Die Cast Operations Manager
Die Cast Operations Manager
Manages operations of the die cast department within this automotive manufacturing plant. Provides leadership in the areas of safety, quality, production, financial controls, plant security, quality, facilities, and manufacturing. Works with many functional areas across the company to ensure consistency in operations and related strategies.
Responsibilities
• Oversees specific plant operations and related support areas
• Coordinates technical service activities across a broad range of internal and external assignments
• Accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing costs; manages the effective use of production hours, skills, equipment, and facilities
• Participates in planning production schedules, requirements and manufacturing controls as related to manufacturing operations
• Develops and implements strategies for operational improvement; ensures efficiency standards for all operations are met
• Maintains and manages established budgets throughout fiscal year to achieve financial goals
• Evaluates new technologies and recommends strategies for acquisition and implementation
• Drives cost reduction and continuous improvement concepts and projects to achieve annual goals; monitors and improves employee productivity and effectiveness related to operations and maintains a commitment to employee involvement
• Handle interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, performance management, and the department budget
Requirements
• Prior experience in a Production or Operations Management capacity
• Must have prior Die Cast Industry experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical service practices, processes, procedures, and production support activities including efficiency levels and productivity standards
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people
• Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale improvements and changes in complex and diverse environments
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Manufacturing and Management
Full-time