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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. Responsibilities Meet manufacturing operation objectives including key metrics related to: Safety Quality Cost Delivery Ensure manufacturing operations have a safe working environment through: Employee awareness 5S and housekeeping 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: KanBan Root Cause Problem Solving (PPS) Manage manufacturing planning tools: Molding GPE Workbook Paint GPE Workbook Assembly ADCALC Workbook Utilize manufacturing planning tools monthly to: Ensure production staffing complies with standard staffing allowances Ensure Molding and Paint equipment loading meets targeted capacity 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: IATF 16949 Quality standard Engage in new product development and pre-launch activities, ensuring manufacturing department participation, including: Training of production employees Molding, painting, and assembly pre-production runs Communication of issues Qualifications College degree plus 4 years manufacturing experience or 6 years experience in a technical or management position in a manufacturing environment Required Skills 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). Seniority level

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