Production Manager - Tier 1 Automotive

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality & conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans utilizing IATF16949 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to Supervisor, Quality Assurance and/or Engineering representative
• Set the strategic direction for the assigned Business Unit in line with Eagle Bend’s Business Plan objectives and lead team to set and accomplish their goals
• Assume full responsibility for all production activity in the Business Unit based on schedules created by Production Control/Materials department personnel
• Works closely with the Materials Manager to assure availability of material and machines to fulfill customer demands, control inventory, and maintain production planning and reporting
• Affirm responsibility for the safe & efficient operation of the Business Unit and for the safety of all members of the team, as well as enforcement of safety & environmental policies
• Assume responsibility for ensuring all customer demands regarding Quality and Delivery of the products are consistently met or exceeded according to IATF16949 standards
• Assure product control at all times, while meeting customer requirements
• Maintain existing work cells to meet and exceed customer requirements and satisfy Mafact internal audit requirements and appropriate supporting documentation
• Ensure the Business Unit is ready to pass system and process audits at any time, including customer visits and inspections; perform regular process audits as assigned
• Review customer feedback on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and initiate counter measures and/or activities required to fulfill the customer’s expectations
• Perform root cause analysis and countermeasures implemented in a timely manner and follow-up on dimensional corrections; develop corrective actions in accordance with related departments
• Maintain & improve housekeeping and plant organization within the Business Unit, including plant layouts and 5S standards
• Monitor and address health, safety & environmental concerns on the shop floor including regulatory requirements, Incident Rate and Monthly Inspection results
• Implement effective Corrective Actions and countermeasures toward our company goal of Zero Defects
• Improve efficiency by reducing set-up times and analyze metrics for elimination of both scrap and waste wherever possible
• Maintains a proactive management style, an open door policy for a positive employee relations climate, measured by the Employee Opinion Survey score and other satisfaction criteria
• Uphold Magna’s Employee Charter principles and enforce company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Magna’s Operational Principles
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures with emphasis on development of people and use of technology across the Business Unit
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Stamping, and Assembly to assure flawless execution of new program launch activities
• Assist operators in troubleshooting machine, die, and material problems and resolve issues which arise in the course of daily production
• Create and implement Continuous Improvement suggestions and encourage team members to seek CI opportunities
• Support Magna’s Ethics and Legal Compliance standards, procedures, and requirements and lead by example to ensure compliance by all Business Unit team members

Skills

• Ability to manage manufacturing processes through effective planning and delegation of assignments
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities, good interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing operations, machine set-up and changeovers, safety, and quality issues
• Profound understanding of customer product specifications and requirements as well as basic understanding of customer processes
• Ability to motivate Team Members to produce results & meet objectives
• Ability to interface directly with customer representatives and develop strong customer relationships
• Leadership and presentation skills, ability to lead discussions, meetings, presentations and forums and present information to customers, employees, and other managers
• Strong Systems Thinking ability & an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong mathematical skills, statistical analysis and ability to analyze data & identify trends
• Excellent Personal Computer (PC) skills and Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel use
• Solid understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and basic understanding of Production Control systems & procedures
• Ability to utilize electronic communication means (telephone, fax, video conferencing, web conferencing, etc.)
• Strong understanding of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions
• Basic understanding of financial transactions and related concepts
• Excellent understanding of standard costing techniques & methods
• Excellent understanding of metric and imperial measurement systems
• Excellent ability to inspect products using fixtures and precise measuring equipment
• Excellent ability to visually monitor production processes and product quality as well as safety
• Excellent ability to interpret production schedules, reports, and data stored on PC’s (Personal Computers), and mainframe computer system

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ prior supervisory experience with increasing responsibility
• 10+ years’ manufacturing experience, preferably in an automotive environment
• Metal fabrication and automated assembly experience preferred
• Prior maintenance, tooling, assemblies experience helpful
• Strong technical background; has excellent product knowledge of the process supervised
• Excellent knowledge of principles, theories and practices of Project Management
• Excellent knowledge of principles, theories and practices of Performance Management

Benefits

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition
• Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral
• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch
• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Annual Employee and Family Events Awareness, Unity, Empowerment