Manager Plant Operations

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the manufacturing operations, direct the operations staff, and ensure production schedules are met. The role emphasizes KPI monitoring, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional plant initiatives to improve efficiency and safety.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration, extensive automotive manufacturing experience, and willingness to travel to customer sites as

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations.
• Strong ability to monitor and improve KPIs.
• Ability to analyze production and quality issues and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct manufacturing operations to meet production schedules.
• Monitor daily KPI performance to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and manage risk accordingly.
• Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed KPI targets.
• Lead plant floor initiatives to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Oversee staffing by shift and manage overtime within budget.
• Ensure adherence to all plant guidelines and procedures.
• Provide daily production updates to the Plant Manager and weekly summaries.

Skills

Leadership

KPI tracking

Root cause analysis

Production planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the Manufacturing Operations of the facility and the Operations staff. The Operations Manager plans, organizes, and directs the manufacturing operation of the facility to ensure the most effective return on assets, obtainment of production schedules, meeting customer requirements, and overall business objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operation to ensure the obtainment of production schedules in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor daily established KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and make appropriate decisions based on risk analysis.
• Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed KPI’s when they are not met.
• Lead YFIMS and YF iOS plant floor initiatives to ensure Operations compliance.
• Oversee staff levels within each department by shift and ensure not to exceed authorized levels. Monitor and control planned and unexpected overtime.
• Assure that all plant guidelines and procedures are adhered to.
• Communicate regularly with direct reports and management and supervise their performance in all functions including performance evaluation.
• Provide Plant Manager a daily production update and weekly summary.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Provide Plant manager monthly production information for monthly MOR.
• Position may have some department managers reporting into; CI, Maintenance, Tooling, Launch, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production Managers.

Required Education Level

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study:Engineering, Business Administration, or Similar

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with manufacturing experience.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience in automotive injection molding, assembly or other ancillary processes (paint, vacuum forming, IMGL)
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently

Movement (Walking): Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

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