SUMMARY

Plans, coordinates and manages 3 shifts of production manufacturing operations through subordinate department managers and supervisors to achieve production of high quality, low cost, on-time product for SPI’s customers while meeting safety objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 College degree plus 4 years manufacturing experience or 6 years experience in a technical or
management position in a manufacturing environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Requires experience in Plastic Injection Molding, Painting, and Automotive Assembly processes. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.
 A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the
cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

 Meet manufacturing operation objectives including key metrics related to:
o Safety
o Quality
o Cost
o Delivery
 Ensure manufacturing operations have a safe working environment through:
o Safe work practices
o Employee awareness
o 5S and housekeeping
o Layered safety audits and closure of safety related issues
 Ensure plant manufacturing operations closely adhere to plant Lean Manufacturing System
(SLMS) practices. Key SLMS elements include:
o Standardized Work
o One for One Production
o KanBan
o Root Cause Problem Solving (PPS)
 Manage manufacturing planning tools:
o Molding GPE Workbook
o Paint GPE Workbook
o Assembly ADCALC Workbook
 Utilize manufacturing planning tools monthly to:
o Ensure production staffing complies with standard staffing allowances
o Ensure Molding and Paint equipment loading meets targeted capacity
o Ensure Molding and Paint stores are correctly planned and setup
 Train subordinate managers and supervisors
 Manage training of departmental hourly employees
 Participate in employee disciplinary process with subordinate managers, supervisors and Human
Resource department
 Participate in PPS root cause problem solving activities
 Leads collaboration and team-work with other plant departments to optimize plant operations
 Ensure department compliance to SPI systems and procedures supporting:
o IATF 16949 Quality standard
o ISO 14001 Environmental standard
 Engage in new product development and pre-launch activities, ensuring manufacturing
department participation, including:
o Training of production employees
o Molding, painting, and assembly pre-production runs
o Communication of issues
 Personally maintain plant floor focus, “go and see”, engage with all shifts
 Participate in quarterly employee shift meetings
 Other duties as assigned.