Manufacturing Manager

About the role

Plans, advises, consults, leads, and coordinates manufacturing, manufacturing support, and administration and organizational development activities for one or multiple facilities through Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Quality, Tooling, and Production Control to ensure efficient production of parts with the best material usage, quality levels, and service that exceed the customer's expectations. Responsible for ensuring all key measures are met from plant and business operations. Leads and promotes matters related to safety, health, environmental, labor control, equipment, material, processes, and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as management consultant to assigned locations ensuring the management of the company aligns with North American Stamping Group, LLC standard operating procedures and provide subject matter expertise and assistance to increase operating and management efficiency.
• Lead, plan, and manage all manufacturing activities and related functions at assigned locations including production, engineering, maintenance, purchasing, quality, tooling, and production control to ensure safety and quality and to meet and exceed customer and company requirements.
• Lead development and management of annual plan, budget, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Act as key contact for customers and local industry groups.
• Manage and direct staff in assigned Manufacturing group with a focus on equipment, processes, human resource allocation, cost management, setting priorities, removing roadblocks, and leading through problem identification and resolution, and implementation of short- and long-term corrective actions to manufacturing problems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred. Auditor training through ISO 14001/IATF16949 preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years of functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stamping. Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive stamping, welding, and/or related components (e.g., seating, emissions, ride control, NVH, tooling, and other miscellaneous components).
• Personal/Technical Skills: General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and welding equipment and tooling including design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes (and all secondary related processes) relating to automotive stamping. Working knowledge of tool, gauges and equipment design, automation, robotics, and/or manufacturing processes. Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges. Practical experience applying Lean principles in an automotive environment. General understanding and practical work experience with automotive quality systems and processes. Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in automotive stampings. Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in an automotive environment. Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation. Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis. Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Ability to teach managers, group leaders, team leaders, and associates in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT). Must have the ability to monitor and adjust operating plans and budgets as needed to achieve operational goals, cost reduction objectives, and/or profitability targets. Will possess the organizational skills necessary to maintain company records in compliance with the Manufacturing Department and TS16949/ISO 14001 procedures. Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime, and have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
• Language Skills: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.
• Computer/Software: Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.). Working knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP software.
• Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 30% to visit customers, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites.

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.