Production Manager
About the role
Litens Aftermarket Network is a $200 million dollar business segment of Litens Automotive ($1 Billion) located in Canada. We are a small, dynamic, close-knit organization structured to take advantage of corporate products and services without the large corporation restrictions. Our parent, Litens Automotive, located in Canada, serves the global automotive original equipment market segment. Since inventing the automatic belt tensioner in 1979, Litens Automotive has historically maintained a 50% global market share for belt tensioning product manufactured for customers like Ford, Toyota, Honda, GM, Chrysler, BMW, etc. Litens Aftermarket was established in 2003. We differentiate ourselves in the market by providing a quality line of original equipment type belt tensioning devices, exceptional customer service, innovative products & programs, and the best technical product knowledge in the industry.
Why Join Litens? Join Litens Logistics team as a Production Manager.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Value Stream meets safety, quality and production KPI's
- Perform Leader Standard Work
- Facilitate resolution for machine issues and repairs
- Support PPAP and Tool Trial builds
- Forecast and allocate appropriate personnel to achieve production requirements
- Ensure the proper training / re-training of production employees for new products and process changes
Requirements
- Minimum college diploma or relevant work experience
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Skills
- Functional knowledge of Lean Principals and Concepts
- Familiarity with basic Profit & Loss concepts, materials planning & procurement and labor budgeting
- Comfortable operating a PC and related technology
- Proficient software skills including MS Office
- May be required to work different shifts
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for shipping and inventory control