Job Description

Autokiniton - Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership Responsibilities
• Support the Company's mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for the productivity and press utilization performance of the manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of production goals.
• Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
• Oversee plant-manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Provide plant input into quoting and business development activities (ex., pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
• Assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

Managerial Responsibilities
• Provide key input into the development of the Plant's strategic business plan and identify and track key measures to support plant business plan goals.
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measures to support the department goals.
• Represent the company during customer visits/surveys and during meetings/presentations at customers' locations.
• Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Develop and drive implementation of a progressive production system and required operating procedures and work instructions to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Provide an active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Serve as driver and coordinator for plant productivity improvements to achieve plant productivity goals and customer cost reduction goals.
• Direct, drive, and establish priorities for production department continuous improvement activities and corrective actions.
• Ensure accountability and discipline within the production department.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.
• Comply with and oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities.
• Adhere to all company policies & procedures (ex., Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field; preferably manufacturing, engineering, or quality. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Superintendent or Department Manager in a manufacturing environment, with experience in a metal environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience, and two (2) years of management experience.
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.

Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.

Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.