Plant Manager

Madison-Kipp CorporationRichmond, IN
15hOnsite

About The Position

Here at MKC, we are one of the leaders in our field of high-pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture. POSITION SUMMARY Manages, directs and coordinates overall plant operations. Oversees programs and personnel to meet business objectives for quality, delivery and throughput.

Requirements

  • In depth understanding of production administration functions, including accounting, engineering and human resources.
  • Working knowledge of the structure, procedures and systems of a similar or slightly larger organization to MKC.
  • General business and communications skills typically gained through completion of a bachelor’s level college degree.
  • In addition to having functional Production Management, has proven experience in one or more ancillary functions; such as, quality engineering, HR, purchasing, sales or accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Maximize up time for casting and machining on a continuous basis.
  • Analyze work flow to discover and break bottlenecks as they occur.
  • Produce a sense of urgency appropriate to meet stated objectives.
  • Develop and execute systems and reports to review processes and equipment anticipating production or quality issues and installs irrevocable solutions (Ex-poke yoke).
  • Produces fast, accurate disposition for audit findings (TS16949), customer quality concerns (QCR), or similar reports.
  • Leads plant organizational and operational planning consistent with current business plan, staffing/manpower planning, budget setting, and cost reductions.
  • Performs supervisory activities necessary for effective management of the plant, such as; selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation.
  • Responsible to insure safe work practices and safe work conditions are present at all times.
  • Represents manufacturing in new product launch activity to insure timely start ups and capability to meet all customer requirements.
  • Oversees machine maintenance function including total productive maintenance activities.
  • Consistently support the culture needed to sustain a team environment; be visible and available to teams, introduce new technology to teams as appropriate, and manage effective team interaction (conflicts between teams and opportunities for task teams).
  • Works actively with management team to establish and accomplish corporate goals.
  • Contributes on such issues as; market strategy setting, estimating activities and quality initiatives.
  • Studies, networks and benchmarks, as appropriate, to develop and refine “best practices” in all areas of responsibility; such as, training and development, statistical manufacturing techniques, LEAN, TOC, APS, etc.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • company paid life and disability insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid vacation
  • paid personal time
  • paid parental leave
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