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Manager, Production

US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC

Portland, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auto Insurance, Automotive Industry, Business Skills, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Financial Reporting, Health Plan, High Tech Industry, Insurance, Leadership, Legal Documents, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Systems, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Persuasion Skills, Power Transmission, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Property Insurance, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Reimbursement, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, TN
POSTED
4 days ago
Description: The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Portland location production processes to ensure all safety, quality, delivery, and cost (efficiency and continuous improvement) objectives are achieved for production. Responsible for consistently finding ways to improve organizational production processes and through building and leading a team to meet the organizational objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed. Manages all resources in a harmonious manner that promotes and cultivates an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, respect, accountability, and a desire to improve all Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives. Ensures all Safety standards, process and procedures are followed, work directly with Safety Compliance Manager as needed to improve existing program/procedures to ensure all Safety objectives are regularly exceeded. Ensures all Quality standards, process and procedures are followed, works directly with Quality and Engineering Departments as needed to improve existing program/procedures to ensure all Quality objectives are regularly exceeded. Plan and establish production and manufacturing priorities Utilizing systems to monitor all production related data regarding department loads, capacities, quantities, and delivery dates of all customer demand. Advises and monitors production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems. Ensures on-time delivery to all internal and external customers. Communicates monthly production requirements and Coordinates production activities with supporting departments, engineering, procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and ulitization of resources, machines and equipement. Develops and implements strategies designed to correct operational problems and improve production throughput. Develop long range production plan and capital improvements. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Oversees the daily workflow of the department and collaborates with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams. Has the responsibility of establishing daily/weekly/monthly schedules and is responsible for ensuring timelines are achieved and communicated accordingly. Monitors manpower and training plans to maintain area targets. Establishes environment of Continuous Improvement to eliminate problems and reduce costs. Training, teamwork, and communication are keys. Ensures compliance and consistency with all factory rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreement. Supports system of progressive discipline and develops consistency among supervisory ranks. Works to develop a progressive approach to union related issues. Develops, fosters and leads/mentors teams to achieve significant results and develop future leaders/managers. Managers will exhibit the characteristics of a leader who is determined, results-oriented, persuasive, and a strong communicator. Fully understands personal accountability and responsibility and holds own self to that standard. It is the expectation of the company that Managers/Supervisors will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard and consistently complying with all company policies, work rules, Union Contractual agreements, and applicable laws with little to no direct supervision. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required. Relevant experience will be considered. Production Management in Manufacturing, Power Transmission products exposure preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of hands-on experience in a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and strong leadership skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be familiar with general safety regulations, general software applications, and Company unique software systems. Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance. The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Tsubaki does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability PM21 PI2de8460150e9-25448-399102765c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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