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Adler Pelzer USA

Operational Excellence Manager

Adler Pelzer USA, Thomson, Georgia, United States, 30824

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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the business world and be part of a passionate team? Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is looking for a strong and motivated Operational Excellence Manager for the manufacturing operations in Thomson, GA (located just outside of Augusta, GA).

The Operational Excellence Manager Identify improvement opportunities, and lead efforts to implement improvements in current and future manufacturing processes, in the most time efficient manner.

Responsibilities of the Operational Excellence Manager

Identify improvement opportunities. Lead improvement projects. Support operations with their HPPS initiatives. Facilitate kaizen improvement workshops and training Champion all plant RB Point (cost savings) Measures Introduce improvement methodology (HP Pelzer Production System – HPPS) Support of the HPPS Plant Audit Champion of the HPPS Improvement Plan Interface with research and development personnel in NA plants to help initiate continuous improvements. Effectively evaluate cost and reduce where necessary while continuously improving quality of HP Pelzer materials, processes and parts. Work with equipment manufacturers and design groups related to area of responsibility. Support Program Managers on vehicle projects and new business development. Assist quality in achieving TQM goal and a zero-defect product. Required to adhere to applicable TS16949 requirements. Required to adhere to all safety requirements and ISO 14001 requirements. Travel to other locations for identification of best practice will be required. Support the plants vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Skills required to perform the job

Computer skills (MS office). 3-5 years' experience preferably in automotive. Experience in soft trim or acoustic industry a plus. Basic knowledge of processing and the physical properties of HP Pelzer materials (ex; heavy layer, PU foam, Carpet, fibrous products and resins). Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies such as DMAIC, Statistics, 5S, Visual Management, TPM, desired by not required. General understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. Project management skills Capable of coordinating many projects and managing teams Self-directed

Benefits of the Operational Excellence Manager:

Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one's career. Salary range is $150,000 to $180,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one. Generous and flexible paid time off. 401(K) match, fully vested. Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program. Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others). Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960's in Europe and decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers.

Join Adler Pelzer's team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, had guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world. To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify program.

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