Manufacturing Operations Manager

Manufacturing Operations Manager (Tier1 Automotive Interior Plastic Injection)

5+ years of Management experience with Tier 1 Interior plastic injection molding manufacturer is required.

Please Note – It’s NOT a Logistics Operation Manager role! :)

Job description

Plans, directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, and integration of all plant operations and completion of project(s) within area of assigned responsibility. Performs job functions personally or through subordinates, such as engineers, office workers, and production supervisors. Oversees the overall production operations of a plant to meet company and division production objectives at optimum cost.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plans manpower and equipment requirements – capacity planning.

2. Develops and maintains an effective organization through selection, training compensation and motivation of all personnel.

3. Responsible for daily/weekly production planning to meet customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery.

4. Responsible for inventory control and cycle counting.

5. Oversee purchasing of components for manufacturing.

6. Directs activities that provide assurance that safety, health and environment rules and regulations are met and exceeded.

7. Ensures safety and 5S good housekeeping requirements are implemented and maintained.

8. Initiates various programs that lead to improved quality, lower costs, and overall efficiency – ex. Scrap reduction, rate boards, constraint cell, etc.

9. Directs the various department managers in the preparation and implementation of plant operating plans.

10. Plans, coordinates and ensures that “Quality System” requirements are fully followed in manufacturing.

11. Provides expertise to the line organization in the development of standards of performance in all areas of product responsibility.

12. Determines plant policies consistent with Plant Manager, division, corporate policies and then directs and supervises the application of such policies to the plant’s manufacturing operations.

13. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by local regulatory agencies.

14. Manages shipping/receiving group.

15. Handles personnel matters at plant level with Human Resources Manager.

16. Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.

17. Maintain and develop TS16949 for manufacturing and materials control.

18. Follow the safety rules, report safety problems and all injuries, regardless of severity.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years equivalent related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years production – management experience strongly desired. Effective and competent written and verbal communication skills. Able to deal with employees, customers, and suppliers. Technical certification desired. Knowledge of CAD applications and blue print interpretation required. Ability to coordinate and manage any manufacturing activities.