Production Manager

Strattec Security Corp.•Milwaukee, WI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

STRATTEC Security Corporation is a leading global supplier of access and security systems for the automotive industry, seeking an innovative and creative individual to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with major automotive customers and electronic partners, and pioneer new developments. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, possess a multidisciplinary background, have a passion for innovation, and demonstrate strong leadership skills to develop a new internal group. If you are motivated by building teams, possess strong skillsets, and enjoy seeing your ideas come to fruition, this is an exciting opportunity to apply.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading Kaizen and 5s implementations.
Previous responsibility for identifying and maintaining Key Performance Indicators.
Familiarity with adhering to and maintaining quality systems.
Required to utilize Microsoft Office products and other Strattec-specific software programs.

Nice To Haves

TS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all activities related to the daily operation of a specific manufacturing operations department, including safety, quality, personnel, assets, inventory, scheduling, KPIs, and production.
Establish and sustain a strong 5s culture through initiating activities, implementing action plans, defining responsibilities, and providing training.
Enforce safety adherence, drive continuous improvement in safety matters, identify and implement corrective actions, and track safety KPIs.
Ensure the department is always prepared for tours and audits.
Communicate clear expectations and KPIs for the department, establish action plans for each position, and present KPIs to management weekly and monthly.
Schedule personnel and assets to meet production requirements using Lean best practices, managing resources to minimize inefficiencies, overtime, and cost overruns.
Set goals to achieve operational effectiveness of 85% or greater.
Drive positive employee engagement by fostering a strong bond between management and the union hourly workforce through communication, goal setting, feedback, and recognition.
Coach and develop the leadership team to ensure all members have the necessary technical and leadership training.
Strictly adhere to production processes set by engineering and quality teams, involving them when deviations are required.
Follow all processes related to quality certifications (ISO, TS).
Ensure effective production teams are established across all three shifts, with each shift meeting standard work requirements and production/quality levels.
Maintain ownership of machine maintenance and cleanliness to ensure longevity and operational effectiveness.
Establish cross-training matrices and implement training plans for workforce flexibility.
Manage day-to-day personnel and equipment, redirecting schedules and employees to meet goals under dynamic work situations.
Utilize problem-solving tools to troubleshoot challenging situations in a complex working environment.
Provide employees with feedback and direction to achieve goals, addressing questions or doubts with upper management to maintain a positive working environment.
Adhere to all production processes defined in work instructions, obtaining written authorization for deviations.
Expand and improve documentation and training to ensure employees understand objectives and possess the necessary skills.
Participate in customer and quality audits as required.
Establish a quality-first culture, ensuring manufacturing of non-conforming goods is not accepted.
Ensure all tools have necessary preventative maintenance to avoid quality issues and maximize uptime.
Participate in customer and quality tours as needed.
Ensure hourly workforce can explain their duties related to producing quality products during tours.
Maintain a customer scorecard to track performance and delivery for products within their processes.
Implement Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5s activities to meet cost reduction goals.
Continuously review all processes to ensure the most efficient methodologies are utilized.
Provide Lean and continuous improvement training to all employees.
Identify and implement cost savings projects throughout the year.
Implement and track cost reduction KPIs, presenting results to management monthly.
Manage employees and supervisors over 3 shifts, including selection, discipline, and termination decisions according to legal and union contract requirements.