Production Manager

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Company: Tenneplas – Division of Windsor Mold Group
Location: Pulaski, TN 38478

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Production Manager

Tenneplas, Division of Windsor Mold Group, a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry, is taking applications for a well-rounded Production Manager. This position will perform a wide variety of overall supervision, planning, continual improvement of daily production operations and managerial tasks requiring thorough knowledge of manufacturing procedures and practice. We are looking for applicants with a good work ethic and willing to work as part of a team.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures production facility is clean and safe at all times. Ensure that responses to workplace inspections are completed and maintained properly.
  • Oversees the production operations in all aspects including:
  • Scrap reporting and scrap reduction plans and activities
  • Production efficiency – reviewing and improving efficiencies through cycle time and labor allocation.
  • Labor requirements – determining manpower requirements by shift/day and classification.
  • Ensures employees are trained in all aspects of position.
  • Ensures employees understand and adhere to quality standards.
  • Revises forecasts to ensure planning 2-3 months ahead.
  • Coordinates the activities between production departments.
  • Ensures proper documentation is performed consistently such as tally sheets, scrap tags and time sheets.
  • Monitors and trains supervisors.
  • Meet daily production schedules. Ensure resources are available to meet daily production schedules.
  • Ensures process standards are documented and adhered to.
  • Plans to ensure the most efficient use of resources: material, machine and human.
  • Manages and meets performance goals.
  • Reviews current standards and through the continuous improvement processes, makes amendments to improve processes, procedures and standards.
  • Other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Understands and maintains information security requirements for access to secure or otherwise confidential information of Windsor Mold Group, its customers and suppliers.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
  • Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer and supplier needs; meets commitments; develops positive relations internally and externally.
  • Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with all team members (customer and plant). Works effectively with a variety of people with different personalities, and effectively leads projects to fruition. Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Edits work for spelling and grammar; presents information clearly and is easily understood.
  • Organizational Support – Follows policies, procedures, work instructions and practices; completes administrative tasks accurately and on time.
  • Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Judgment – Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making.
  • Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
  • Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.
  • Computer/Information Systems Skills – Demonstrates ability to use the tools available (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project) and able to find documents, policies, work instructions as required.
  • Continuous Improvement – Support company vision and mission for World Class Manufacturing. Generates ideas and suggestions for improvements.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Four year (or higher) technical or business degree.
  • Injection molding experience an asset.
  • Three years Supervisory experience.
  • Experience in an automotive environment.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Tenneplas is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Production Management: 3 years (Preferred)