Production Manager

1. General Summary: 
   Plans and coordinates manufacturing activities through supervision in assigned area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, urethane, welding, stamping, etc.) and provides leadership and motivation to direct reports that focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction that exceed the customer’s expectations. Collaborates with other support groups and coordinates manufacturing activities with other departments.  Responsible for ensuring all area hoshin goals and objectives including key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met.

II.    Essential Job Functions:

1. Lead and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned area(s) to meet customer and company requirements.

   Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

   Education:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

 Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience required, preferably automotive.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in a professional environment required.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems.
• General understanding and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes.
• General understanding and practical work experience with automotive quality systems and processes.
• Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation. 
• Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
• Advanced math skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability.
• Excellent problem solving and people skills.
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Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.). 

1. Work Environment/Conditions:

Office:  Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant:  Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.  PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc. may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.  Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel:  Must be willing to travel up to 10-20% of the time.

1. Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear.  The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.  EOE