Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates and manages 3 shifts of production manufacturing operations through subordinate department managers and supervisors to achieve production of high quality, low cost, on-time product for SPI’s customers while meeting safety objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Meet manufacturing operation objectives including key metrics related to:
o Safety
o Quality
o Cost
o Delivery
Ensure manufacturing operations have a safe working environment through:
o Safe work practices
o Employee awareness
o 5S and housekeeping
o Layered safety audits and closure of safety related issues
Ensure plant manufacturing operations closely adhere to plant Lean Manufacturing System
(SLMS) practices. Key SLMS elements include:
o Standardized Work
o One for One Production
o KanBan
o Root Cause Problem Solving (PPS)
Manage manufacturing planning tools:
o Molding GPE Workbook
o Paint GPE Workbook
o Assembly ADCALC Workbook
Utilize manufacturing planning tools monthly to:
o Ensure production staffing complies with standard staffing allowances
o Ensure Molding and Paint equipment loading meets targeted capacity
o Ensure Molding and Paint stores are correctly planned and setup
Train subordinate managers and supervisors
Manage training of departmental hourly employees
Participate in employee disciplinary process with subordinate managers, supervisors and Human
Resource department
Participate in PPS root cause problem solving activities
Leads collaboration and team-work with other plant departments to optimize plant operations
Ensure department compliance to SPI systems and procedures supporting:
o IATF 16949 Quality standard
o ISO 14001 Environmental standard
Engage in new product development and pre-launch activities, ensuring manufacturing
department participation, including:
o Training of production employees
o Molding, painting, and assembly pre-production runs
o Communication of issues
Personally maintain plant floor focus, “go and see”, engage with all shifts
Participate in quarterly employee shift meetings
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
College degree plus 4 years manufacturing experience or 6 years experience in a technical or
management position in a manufacturing environment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Requires experience in Plastic Injection Molding, Painting, and Automotive Assembly processes. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the
cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.
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