Production Unit Manager

Hankook Tire • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Unit Manager to lead, manage and coordinate all mold & bladder activities for continuous improvement of production efficiency in tire manufacturing. Control processes to ensure optimal throughput efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

Requirements

• Education: (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) industrial engineering major or advanced degree in a related field
• Experience: (Required) 5+ years of management or engineering experience in a manufacturing industry
• Language: (Required) good command of written and spoken English
• Skills & Knowledge: Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologies
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Responsibilities

• Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work life
• Manage human and material resources to meet TP’s target requirements
• Maintain existing operating conditions and rapidly identify improvement opportunities
• Lead, demonstrate, and enforce TP safety protocols, compliance/ regulatory requirements, reporting, administration, budgeting, supplier base, customer expectations, etc.
• Establish, execute and monitor the Mold and bladder operation plan for plant expansion, drive continuous improvement
• Lead the implementation of more efficient processes by focusing on opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and assess performance of staff and hold staff to operational and leadership expectations; conduct performance appraisals; take immediate actions when underperformance is identified
• Lead and manage staff, ensure responsibilities are understood, hold others accountable, ensure consistency and never accept the status quo as acceptable
• Ensure efficient and effective collaboration between departmental suppliers and customers with regular communication and information
• Develop training materials, organize and provide timely and relevant training utilizing methods to ensure understanding and immediate application
• Manage budget and identify and drive cost control initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees