Experience:

 

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with five (5) or more years of that time in senior-level leadership roles.

 

Education:

 

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Knowledge:

 

Extensive knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing, preferably in the fastener industry. Proven leadership and management skills. Thorough knowledge of complex electronic business enterprise systems. 

 

Ability to work effectively with employees, peers, senior-level leaders, customers and vendor representatives.  Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills. Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of incumbents in this job classification.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

 

Develops annual manufacturing plan in consultation with other senior-level unit leaders to ensure proper deployment of resources to achieve required levels of production and to meet customer delivery requirements. Provides positive leadership to subordinate managers and to all assigned employees. Ensures open communications and responds to employee concerns in an appropriate manner. Seeks to improve the knowledge, skill and ability of people. Deals proactively with substandard performance.

 

Ensures full compliance with EHS standards, policies, procedures and processes as they apply to area of accountability. Confirms that incidents are thoroughly investigated and that root causes are identified and remedied on a systematic basis. Fosters a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.  Interfaces directly with key customers, in concert with Sales & Marketing Management and Account Managers to resolve problems related to delivery, quality and other issues, strives to address customer concerns in a responsive, professional manner while protecting the interests of the Company.