PRODUCTION MANAGER NEEDED - N. VERNON, INDIANA AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the N. Vernon, Indiana area needs a Production Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Supervise, train, instruct and evaluate associates as team players in manufacturing, safety, maintenance, and quality methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment.

*Authority to plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

*Coordinates production activities with production control, maintenance, tool room, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of manpower, machine, and equipment.

*Reviews and analyzes production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications or production problems.

*Implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

*Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

*Conducts investigations and meetings to resolve employee complaints.

*Discusses such complaints with management for resolution.

*Maintains compliance with organizational policies, and safety standards. Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment or layout changes.

*Empowered to demand that others maintain the housekeeping standards in the plant and ensures individuals comply with the quality standards.

*Has authority to make disposition in quality issues related to production and staffing.

*Identify training requirements for hazardous chemicals prior to handling. Lead and support LTA, MOS and Continuous Improvement programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

*A Bachelor's Degree is preferred or the equivalent combination of Education & Manufacturing Experience needed.

*Previous Supervision and Management Experience in an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is Required.

*Automotive Metal Stamping & Welding Expertise is Required.

*Prospective Candidates should be knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Methodologies.

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to:

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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