Production Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Handles all aspects of safety, quality, and production activities with the objective of meeting the plant’s MOS measurable goals.
• Provides the vision, direction and leadership for production operations.
• Drives continuous improvement activities.
• Leads the plant’s efforts towards development and implementation of Self-Directed Work Teams
• Participates with peers as a member of the plant operating team.
• Participates in plant strategic planning and budgeting processes for the manufacturing operation. 
• Promotes, enforces and sustains ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards in manufacturing activity.
• Assures Area Managers and other direct reports receive appropriate direction, training and development. 
• Assures fair application, compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures. 
• Treats all other team members with respect and dignity.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
2. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing leadership position with automotive stamping exposure.

SPECIAL SKILLS 

• Computer literate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through team member participation and involvement.

MAJOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Is required to sit, stand, walk, reach overhead, bend over, and exert up to 50 pounds of force when needed.