Manufacturing Engineering General Manager

Job Profile

Direct and manage Manufacturing engineering group including Facility & Maintenance group

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Set Department Level HOSHIN Kanri Targets to meet/exeed company goals for Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance.
• Develop, follow, and manager group level policy which supports company policy & procedures.
• Responsible for managing training for Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance groups.
• Lead / report out department targets, goals which also include; budgeting, labor, fixed assets, chart updates, schedules, graphs,  tours, and future planning.
• Responsible for leading the reduction of unplanned downtime for mass production and new equipment.
• Responsible for leading the continuous improvement for mass production and new equipment.
• Responsible for leading the manufacturing feasibility of design changes and new designs.
• Responsible for implement process design changes based on drawing revisions along with maintaining the most current drawings for each product                             
• Lead IATF16949 Implementation for the Manufacturing Engineering Group & Maintenance group.
• Responsible for leading quality improvement and cost reduction activities such as: activities including  automation, reutilization, JISHUKEN and other non value-added work by Process design and Maintenance view point.                             
• New Equipment Installation and Process Preparation including the creation of the schedule, production preparation confirmation checksheet, PFMEA, project milestone activities.   
• Ensure that operation availability and machine cycle times meeting company targets.
• Ensure the on-time delivery of all equipment necessary to support new product launches.
• Responsible for facility planning, procurement, and management.
• Experience with equipment maintenance,repair (mechanical and electrical),preventive maintenance.
• Preparation of Management review material (Monthly & Company level: 3times/Year)
• Ensure plant and OSHA safety requirements, production utilization goals, and facilities support is met through proper maintenance planning.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure EPA compliance
• Responsible for setting and meeting department budget.                             
• External visits
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards  
• Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Supervisor or Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision, development, and performance management of Manufacturing Engineering group and Maintenance group and/or managers, assistant managers, exempt engineers, hourly technician, GL, TL, Team members and temporary members.

Qualifications

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.                                  
• 10 years of prior applicable experience in manufacturing.                             
• 5 years management experience required.
• Automotive experience required.

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing.                             
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System
• Complete process knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.              
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to think for the Company.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage and develop others.                             
• Ability to interact well with coworkers and customers.                             
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from, or disturbing the work of others.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities.              
• Lead and track abnormal occurrences in the plant.              
• Lead IATF16949 compliance within the manufacturing department and implement procedures.
• Lead corrective action report compliance within the manufacturing department
• Ability to set key performance indicators, track progress, and implement activity as needed for the manufacturing HOSHIN                 
• Manage labor, expense, fixed asset budgets within the manufacturing department.
• Manage manufacturing preventative maintenance, cleaning, standard work, & 4S+D condition.

Work Environment

• Some dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, propane, solvents and occasional heavy lifting. 
• Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions that could result in injury up to and including a fatality if safety measures are not followed and adhered to.  
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas where under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and/or Safety Shoes. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.
• Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections. Must be able to effectively change tasks at a moment's notice when the situation requires.