The
Manufacturing Manager will direct and coordinate production activities in the manufacturing department for UGN. This position will oversee all production at the plant and will manage a team of leaders in the Production department.
What you will do for UGN:- Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
- Coordinate any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies with the Sales Department.
- Work with the corporate office and complete reporting responsibilities at monthly operational meetings.
- Be involved in and find solutions for personnel, operational, and mechanical problems.
- Coordinate production activities with all plant departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of Human Resources, machines, and equipment.
- Coordinate and follow up with necessary departments regarding any customer or supplier emergencies.
- Review and analyze production, quality, or maintenance reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
- Review production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, maintenance, and materials problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Investigate internal and external quality issues and prepare proposed corrective action reports.
- Review and report customer quality ratings and propose needed corrective action.
- Manage quality planning in accordance with processes and tooling.
- Administer safety rules and regulations as required.
- Assist in developing ISO 14001 and TS16949 based procedures and instructions.
- Assumes responsibilities for plant operations in the absence of the Plant Manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you will bring to UGN:- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 + years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment
- 3 + years of experience in leading and directing teams to achieve outcomes
- Previous Operations Management experience within the automotive industry preferred.
- Tier 1 or 2 Japanese automotive customer experience preferred.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills required.
- Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production Systems preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications-Excel, Word; Microsoft Office Outlook and Oracle ERP.
