Production Plant Superintendent

Piston Automotive•Wentzville, MO

10d

About The Position

Overview Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors on the PM shift. This position will be a Key member of the Plant Leadership Team with integral role in developing and continuously improving the culture. Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar. Why Piston Automotive? Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts Responsibilities Meet or exceed Piston Automotive goals for: Safety, Productivity, Quality and Continuous Improvement. Strong ability to mentor/develop/coach Production Supervisors and Team Leaders. Support PM Crew (B or C) to ensure cost targets are achieved (staffing, overtime) Drive system adherence, including TS 16949 requirements. Creates an environment that encourages active participation of all team members. Potential to cover the Operations Manager role as required. Creates/sustains a safe work environment throughout the entire plant facility. Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image. Ensures all operational processes and quality procedures are followed. Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports. Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives. Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage PM Crew (B and/or C) of 50+ employees or more.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal, experience as a change agent, problem solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.) and ability to work with diverse team at all levels within the organization.
Intermediate skills in MS Word and MS Excel.
Experience leading 50+ people in an assembly operation.
Experience with ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts (Toyota Production System, etc.), and knowledge of TS 16949 quality process.
Experience working in non-union and union environments.
Working in an automotive setting is required.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed Piston Automotive goals for: Safety, Productivity, Quality and Continuous Improvement.
Strong ability to mentor/develop/coach Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Support PM Crew (B or C) to ensure cost targets are achieved (staffing, overtime)
Drive system adherence, including TS 16949 requirements.
Creates an environment that encourages active participation of all team members.
Potential to cover the Operations Manager role as required.
Creates/sustains a safe work environment throughout the entire plant facility.
Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
Ensures all operational processes and quality procedures are followed.
Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.