Operations Manager

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in production management or related field
  • Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Ability to develop and implement effective personnel and project management strategies
  • Experience with operational performance metrics and reporting
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily production operations and maintenance processes
  • Ensure high operational performance and employee satisfaction
  • Develop personnel planning for production and maintenance teams
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality departments to meet customer needs
  • Assist in developing and comparing plans for plant operations
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives and lead special projects
  • Maintain compliance with ZF Quality Management System standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment promoting professional development
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and attending workshops
  • Engagement in strategic planning and influential projects
  • Focus on safety and employee well-being in production areas
  • Participation in advanced technical projects and new product introductions
Full Job Description
Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage production processes and day-to-day business unit operations (i.e. maintenance, production capacity/planning, production scheduling, production output, and production control).
  • Ensure operational performance standards, overall productivity, and employee satisfaction within the production and maintenance areas.
  • Develop and manage personnel planning for production and maintenance.
  • Work closely with materials, manufacturing engineering, and quality departments to ensure customer requirements are met, and overall satisfaction with cost, quality, and delivery is achieved.
  • Assist in the development of plant operating and business plans; compare operational performance with established operating plans & standards, and interpret/report results of operations.
  • Oversee the implementation of internal continuous improvement activities and facilitate special projects for the production facility (i.e. ZFPS, lean manufacturing, 5S, etc.).
  • Work closely with senior and executive management to develop business plan and complete capital planning projects; ensure manufacturing equipment is productive, maintained, and proactively serviced.
  • Maintain a safe and productive work environment for the employees satisfying ZF standards and policy.
  • Oversee and support strategic planning initiatives for projects related to the implementation of new processes into production (i.e. product changes, prototypes, and new product introduction).
  • Ensure that rework/inspection activities relating to finish goods are executed per ZF standards and policy.
  • Manage all projects related to general facilities maintenance for production facility and distribution center.
  • Assign, check work, enforce company rules, review performance, initiate Changes-In-Status, train, develop and motivate employees, champion individual and team efforts and aid in the development of staff and professionals to achieve individual leadership and company goals and objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement programs and promote team efforts and objectives.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Ensure compliance with the ZF Quality Management System requirements (ZF QMS) which includes IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


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