Manufacturing Manager – Somerset, KY.
Job Description
UGN, a world class manufacturer of acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Somerset, Kentucky.
The Manufacturing Manager directs and coordinates production activities in the Manufacturing and Materials Departments, manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and shift coordinators.
Duties
Duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Operations Manager.
- Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
- Coordinate with Sales Department any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies.
- Strong interface with corporate with 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 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 Operations Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages subordinate Production Managers who supervise Production Shift Coordinators in the Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training of Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university; and seven to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications–Excel, Word; Microsoft Office Outlook; Design software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; and Project Management software.
- Previous Automotive and Manufacturing experience a must.
UGN, Inc. offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a state-of-the-art work environment.
For consideration, please submit your resume in Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format.
EOE M/F/D/V
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