Business Unit Manager - Cold stamp - MASON, MI

Business Unit Manager - Cold Stamp

JOB SUMMARY

Manages, directs, and implements operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of Business Unit goals.  This position recommends improvements in manufacturing methods to the Assistant Plant Director or Plant Director. The position is also responsible for assuring the manufacture of the required quantity and quality of products and performs this in a safe environment at minimum costs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the Safety, Quality, Production, maintenance, tooling and engineering of the cold stamp business unit.
Adhere to Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies
Meet GHSS and OSHA requirements for safety as it relates to the business unit
Ensure safe work practices are being followed by all team members.
Responsible for developing and meeting / exceeding Budget KPIs as it relates to the business unit.
Ensure that all launches are on time and within budgetary scope.
Responsible for performance KPIs (safety, quality, SPM, OEE, Changeover, PM completion, etc) for the business unit
responsible for people development (training, succession plan) for the cold stamp business unit.
Leads daily production meetings to communicate production goals, quality issues, current business events, and provide feedback on overall team performance. Maintain excellent communication with all department managers.
Ensure Customer highest satisfaction (on time delivery, PPM).
Responsible for Great Place to Work initiatives and results of the business unit.
Monitors and reports daily production activities. Drives for achieving targets and holds team accountable.
Assist with Layered Process Audits, as well as internal and external certification audits.
Foster culture that supports team principles and a lean manufacturing system
Controls allocation and use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules in all departments of the business unit.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS in Operations Management, or other similar type of business curriculum -or- 8 plus years’ experience in automotive transfer/prog press/metal stamping/robotic welding;
Experience in supervising other employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of plant management systems, productivity measures, safety and quality assurance.
Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes: stamping, welding and laser cutting.
High level of communication skills both written and verbal with proven computer skills.
A thorough understanding of labor relations, employee involvement, continuous improvement, lean principles, and group problem solving.
Ability to make business decisions and to develop and lead a strong management team.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear.
Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The ability to listen to  and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted