Sr. Production Manager

Hl Mando America Corp; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

HL Mando America Corp in Opelika, AL seeks a Sr. Production Manager to lead the Production group across shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will work with HSE on safety, drive continuous improvement, and develop long-range plans to meet growth goals.

The role requires manufacturing leadership experience, with automotive background and strong team development skills, reporting to the Plant Manager. This is a full-time in-house position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience, with at least two years in Automotive.
• Minimum of three years of managerial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Production group to achieve 100% on-time delivery through planning and coordination.
• Enforce safety practices and work with HSE to ensure a safe environment.
• Develop long-range production plans and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with Production Control for scheduling and material planning.
• Drive 5S, housekeeping and continual improvement activities.
• Lead and develop production team, including training and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

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Sr. Production Manager

Salary Exempt Indirect Opelika, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1574

Purpose:

The Production Manager will provide leadership for and coordinate activities of the Production group for all shifts. He/she will manage team in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include the following(other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Direct the enforcement of safety practices and ensure that adequate controls exist to prevent injuries and accidents. Review safety performance and provide corrective actions as appropriate. Work closely with the HSE Engineer and Safety Committee to accomplish a safe working environment.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through active promotion of MCA Quality Policy. Assure that departments are following established Policies/Procedures/Work Instructions/etc. Assure that all prescribed records and documents are properly completed and maintained. Review performance and provide corrective actions as appropriate.
• Accomplish 100% on-time delivery through effective planning, prioritizing, and coordinating. Investigate delivery failures to determine root cause and provide effective corrective action.
• Develop long-range planning initiatives for the Production group; this will include continuously evaluating the plant’s resources, capacities, capabilities, expenses, etc. to meet short and long-term growth goals.
  • Establish a Business Plan for production
  • Generate a Cost Reduction for production
• Work closely with the Production Control team to ensure proper production requirements planning. Will monitor production orders and schedules.
• Maintain effective communications with all support groups to ensure that proper attention is given to the manufacturing processes.
  • Support of MDT activities
  • Assistance of sampling for new programs
  • Making Issue list and Share & Analyze in Kaizen meeting
• Work closely with team to coordinate resources and prioritize tasks. This is to be accomplished with optimum utilization of resources while meeting customer needs and expectations.
  • Reviewing QRS activity through Analysis of QRS Request list
  • Give guidance / advice for capital purchases
  • Encourage participation in PSP activities at all levels
• Develop, review, and revise standard operational and working practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.
  • Labor management in lines
  • Maintain accurate Weekly Head count
• Develop and analyze production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
  • Productivity analysis and line efficiency management
  • Machine breakdown TOP analysis
  • Machine operation management – utilization
  • Provide resources and support for PSP activities
  • Register PSP Projects and verifies the validity
• Conduct various skills assessments and performance evaluations for direct reports. Establish employee goals. Assure consistency and progress is accomplished among entire Production group.
• Develop/strengthen Production team through proper training, coaching, and guidance.
  • Assistance of sampling for new programs
• Drive 5S and housekeeping activities to achieve and maintain excellence.
• Ensure participation by all team members in continual improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Assist in planning the operating budget for all areas of accountability.
  • Implement a Q-COST management (scrap and

Quality improvement) plan

• Create a Line operation plan based on projected sales volumes
• Work to build effective rapport with all internal and external groups in order to promote smooth and efficient business.
• Foster a proper working environment through fair, consistent, and respectful treatment of employees. Resolve employee relation issues through effective remediation techniques. Utilize Human Resources team and/or Plant Manager to assist in solving difficult work-related issues.
• Provide leadership to team:
  • Work to develop positive attitude on shop floor.
  • Work to foster a culture of ownership, passion, loyalty, and a sense of urgency by MCA employees.
• Accomplishment of education and training with Plan vs. Actual management
• Instill mindset of teamwork and cooperation among team members and other departments.
• Lead by example.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, with at least two (2) years in an automotive facility.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous Managerial responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing primary problem-solving techniques (i.e. Pareto Charts, Fishbone Diagrams).
• Leadership skills (positive “can do” attitude, ability to motivate, influence, and foster loyalty).
• People/Team development skills (training, coaching, team-building).
• Results-oriented and takes ownership.
• Polished conflict resolution skills.
• Solid judgment (creative, problem-solver, sound decision maker).
• Strong performance skills (plan, organize, execute, get results, verify).

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Manufacturing Manager provides supervision to the Production group for all shifts.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent working on manufacturing floor and warehouse environment.
• Occasional work in office environment.
• Frequent exposure to moving machinery and energized equipment.
• Frequent work in narrow aisles and around material flow.
• Constant requirement of PPE use (safety shoes / safety glasses)
• Frequent requirement of hearing protection.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant postures and movements: standing, walking, bending/stooping, reaching (shoulder/overhead), balancing, twisting.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Frequent fine motor and dexterity: gripping, pinching, tool use, and keyboarding.
• Constant sensory demands

Remote Work: This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Compensation and Benefits:Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.