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 IATF
16949 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 check sheet, 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.

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 IATF
16949 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.