Area Manager

Qnity Electronics, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in manufacturing environments.
  • Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
  • Strong understanding of production execution and capacity planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiency.
  • Effective leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production operations to align with strategic priorities.
  • Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to scheduling.
  • Maintain performance discipline on the shop floor regarding output and safety.
  • Develop and implement long-term operational strategies and capacity plans.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth.
  • Respond swiftly to resolve production and quality issues.
  • Support customer audits and maintain strong customer engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive environment promoting a high-performance culture.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Access to innovative recruitment process using AI.
Full Job Description
Area Manager

Operations & Production Management
  • Oversee daily production execution aligned with planning priorities.
  • Ensure cost-effective operations and adherence to schedules.
  • Maintain discipline on shop floor performance (output, quality, safety).
  • Monitor and control operational budgets, ensuring spending efficiency and alignment with financial targets.


Strategic Planning & Capacity Management
  • Develop and execute short-term and long-term operational strategies.
  • Own 5-year capacity planning.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement Programs (CIPs) to meet business growth.


Problem Solving & Customer Engagement
  • Act quickly with urgency mindset to resolve issues.
  • Lead recovery actions for Safety incidents, Production disruptions, Quality issues.
  • Support investigations for: Customer complaints, Quality escapes, Performance issues.
  • Support customer audits and communication.


Operational Excellence through Continuous Improvement
  • Drive Lean / Six Sigma based improvements.
  • Translate innovations into high-volume manufacturing (HVM) processes.
  • Improve: Efficiency, Cost, Product quality.


People Leadership & Shop Floor Control
  • Collaborate with: EHS, Quality & PQE, Logistics & Supply Chain, Maintenance, MT teams, Sales & Commercial teams.
  • Manage and develop direct reports through: Goal setting, Coaching, Performance feedback, Training.
  • Build a high-performance culture.
  • Directly monitor First-line Managers.


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