North American Lighting

General Foreman

North American Lighting$68K — $118K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, or related field, plus relevant manufacturing experience
  • High School or GED with significant manufacturing experience (12+ years) also acceptable
  • 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing settings
  • Familiarity with production scheduling and quality control
  • Strong understanding of safety standards in manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide department supervisors to optimize production volume, cost, and quality
  • Enhance efficiency in the use of equipment and personnel
  • Develop and maintain accurate production reports
  • Collaborate with the Plant AGM to set production goals and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and other company standards
  • Manage departmental budgets and recommend capital investments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Award-winning 401k plan
  • Relocation assistance offered
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Employee discounts on various services and products
  • Wellness program with gym reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a General Foreman to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct the operations of an assigned production area in the manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, productivity, and all related personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities
  • Leads and directs department supervisors with respect to the volume, cost, and quality of their production area, and in meeting both production schedules and delivery dates.
  • Promotes the efficient utilization of equipment, facilities, personnel, and raw materials.
  • Prepares and maintains production reports.
  • Works with the Plant AGM to develop goals, standards, and work schedules for the production area.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and safety standards throughout areas of responsibility.
  • Manages departmental budgets and operations, including recommendation of capital equipment.

The salary range for this position is $68,500 - $118,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Requirements

Your Background

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, or a related discipline, plus 8 years of manufacturing experience or 5 years NAL manufacturing experience OR
  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Management, or a related discipline, plus 10 years of manufacturing experience or 7 years of NAL Manufacturing experience OR
  • High School or GED, plus 12 years of manufacturing experience.


Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

Requisition ID: 21748

Location: Muscle Shoals Plant

About North American Lighting

North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is a Koito Group company. Headquartered in Paris, Illinois, NAL is a leading tier one supplier of automotive lighting systems in North America. NAL is the largest lighting supplier to Toyota in North America and has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems in Paris since 1983. NAL has facilities in Paris, IL, Flora, IL, Salem, IL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and Monterrey, Mexico. NAL's products include headlamps, signal lamps, rear combination lamps, and fog lamps. NAL also produces plastic injection molding, chrome plating, and painting of automotive parts. NAL is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees.
Learn more about North American Lighting
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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