Job Type: Full time
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.Job SummaryNidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis. With over 1,000 employees in the Americas, we are moving forward with technology to solve our customers’ electrical power needs for both prime and backup generation needs as the industry’s leading manufacturer.Job DescriptionProvide overall leadership and direction to the organization by ensuring the safe and efficient performance of the facilities, employees and operations through the implementation of manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Nidec’s / EPGA’s strategic objectives.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Provide a safe and environmentally sound production facility for the company and its employeesEncourage and lead the continued implementation and development of participatory management and employee involvement within the facilityWork with staff / employees on a continuous basis to develop, refine and promote improvement of individual / team capabilities and interpersonal skillsManage the efforts of plant staff, directly and indirectly, to provide leadership to functional areas on a day-to-day basis. Managerial areas include; materials, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, maintenance, environmental, human resources, manufacturing and accountingMeet organizational goals for safety, production volumes, quality and cost efficienciesCoordinate the budgeting and forecasting for the facility (operating and capital) consistent with division and corporate objectivesProvide timely and thorough reporting to management on all aspects of the operationEnsure efficient operations with focus on continuous improvement in all areasExperience/Skills:Mastery of Lean / Continuous Improvement Tools and Deployment10 + years of experience within manufacturing with 5 or more years managing multi-functional departments  Experience with capital budgets and capital projectsChange agent that comprehends the cultural componentAdvance Problem Solving and Facilitation SkillsGlobal Manufacturing PerspectiveEducation:BS Degree in Engineering or Business ManagementAdditional Job DetailsEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdfNo SolicitingNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.