Sr. Production Manager

HL Mando America Corp•Opelika, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager will provide leadership for and coordinate activities of the Production group for all shifts. He/she will manage the team in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, with at least two (2) years in an automotive facility.
Minimum of three (3) years of previous Managerial responsibility.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
Good math skills.
Solid computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel).
Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing primary problem-solving techniques (i.e. Pareto Charts, Fishbone Diagrams).
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
Leadership skills (positive “can do” attitude, ability to motivate, influence, and foster loyalty).
People/Team development skills (training, coaching, team-building).
Results-oriented and takes ownership.
Polished conflict resolution skills.
Solid judgment (creative, problem-solver, sound decision maker).
Strong performance skills (plan, organize, execute, get results, verify).
Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Direct the enforcement of safety practices and ensure that adequate controls exist to prevent injuries and accidents. Review safety performance and provide corrective actions as appropriate. Work closely with the HSE Engineer and Safety Committee to accomplish a safe working environment.
Ensure customer satisfaction through active promotion of MCA Quality Policy. Assure that departments are following established Policies/Procedures/Work Instructions/etc. Assure that all prescribed records and documents are properly completed and maintained. Review performance and provide corrective actions as appropriate.
Accomplish 100% on-time delivery through effective planning, prioritizing, and coordinating. Investigate delivery failures to determine root cause and provide effective corrective action.
Develop long-range planning initiatives for the Production group; this will include continuously evaluating the plant’s resources, capacities, capabilities, expenses, etc. to meet short and long-term growth goals.
Establish a Business Plan for production
Generate a Cost Reduction for production
Work closely with the Production Control team to ensure proper production requirements planning. Will monitor production orders and schedules.
Maintain effective communications with all support groups to ensure that proper attention is given to the manufacturing processes.
Support of MDT activities
Assistance of sampling for new programs
Making Issue list and Share & Analyze in Kaizen meeting
Work closely with team to coordinate resources and prioritize tasks. This is to be accomplished with optimum utilization of resources while meeting customer needs and expectations.
Reviewing QRS activity through Analysis of QRS Request list
Give guidance / advice for capital purchases
Encourage participation in PSP activities at all levels
Develop, review, and revise standard operational and working practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.
Labor management in lines
Maintain accurate Weekly Head count
Develop and analyze production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Productivity analysis and line efficiency management
Machine breakdown TOP analysis
Machine operation management – utilization
Provide resources and support for PSP activities
Register PSP Projects and verifies the validity
Conduct various skills assessments and performance evaluations for direct reports. Establish employee goals. Assure consistency and progress is accomplished among entire Production group.
Develop/strengthen Production team through proper training, coaching, and guidance.
Drive 5S and housekeeping activities to achieve and maintain excellence.
Ensure participation by all team members in continual improvement and cost reduction activities.
Assist in planning the operating budget for all areas of accountability.
Implement a Q-COST management (scrap and Quality improvement) plan
Create a Line operation plan based on projected sales volumes
Work to build effective rapport with all internal and external groups in order to promote smooth and efficient business.
Foster a proper working environment through fair, consistent, and respectful treatment of employees. Resolve employee relation issues through effective remediation techniques. Utilize Human Resources team and/or Plant Manager to assist in solving difficult work-related issues.
Provide leadership to team:
Work to develop positive attitude on shop floor.
Work to foster a culture of ownership, passion, loyalty, and a sense of urgency by MCA employees.
Accomplishment of education and training with Plan vs. Actual management
Instill mindset of teamwork and cooperation among team members and other departments.
Lead by example.