Production Unit Leader
Spartanburg, SC, US
Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Production
Career Level: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 42537
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To manage productive resources by planning and directing all aspects of production to meet or exceed all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SQDCM) goals and objectives.
Primary Accountabilities
- Ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure that all product is manufactured and produced to meet or exceed customer and company standards.
- Review available workforce and make adjustments to maximize their utilization.
- Develop business plans, including performance reviews and salary plans.
- Manage day to day operations.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement ideas to improve processes and reduce cost.
- Train and cross train associates to maintain a qualified workforce.
- Plan and participate with engineering to ensure all product launches and changes are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects such as Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
Major Challenges
- Maintaining an effective workforce to meet company goals of schedule, attainment, quality and manufacturing costs.
Decision Making Authority
- Makes all decisions related to the business unit in accordance with company goals, policies and procedures.
- Provides feedback to other groups regarding continuous improvement efforts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Minimum of five years experience in manufacturing or engineering in a supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, problem solving and human relations skills.
Financial Dimensions
- Responsible for the following costs:
- Direct/Indirect Costs
- Scrap
- Productivity
- Manpower and Overtime
- Capital Expense
- Production Line Profit and Loss
Your contact
Susan R Adams
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: +1 864 485-1307
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Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina