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Production Manager (Automotive Supplier) at Human Technologies, Inc – Duncan, South Carolina

Human Technologies, Inc
Duncan, South Carolina, 29334, United States
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Position Title: Production Manager (Automotive Supplier)

Location: Duncan, South Carolina

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Description: HTI is assisting an international automotive supplier with their search for an experienced Production Manager at their Duncan, SC facility. This is a direct hire, full-time, salaried position. The company offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. The salary range is approximately $115,000 - $125,000 / year, depending on experience and education.

Summary:
Responsible for management of all plant production operations, including machining, stamping, and assembly, as well as direction of 5-10 Supervisors and ~250 hourly employees. Plans, schedules and coordinates departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely manner. Manages and mentors production team members in order to maintain motivation, teamwork and continuous improvement. Reports production related issues and repairs and makes recommendations for corrective actions pertaining to production problems. This position reports to the plant General Manager.

Requirements:
  • Must have 5+ years of recent experience as a Production Manager with an automotive supplier manufacturing facility, with at least 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/production
  • Must have experience managing a plant production department with at least 150 employees
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Must have ISO/TS-16949 and TISAX experience
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and training abilities
  • Intermediate-level computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
  • ERP system experience; SAP strongly preferred
  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or 5S experience
  • Prior experience with quality processes and tools, including Control Plans, PPAP, and FMEA
  • Math and statistical skills with the ability to analyze KPI and reporting data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Duties include:
  • Ensure safe practices and foster a safety-first mindset among all employees; maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensuring that all safety protocols are followed
  • Coordinate with plant leadership to establish site specific policies, operating procedures, and KPI’s to maintain and exceed customer quality requirements and on-time delivery
  • Lead the Production team and serve as the management representative for production related matters,
  • Direct management of production supervisors for three-shift operation
  • Ensure consistent and accurate shift to shift communication
  • Review production schedules to make decisions concerning inventory, staffing, work procedures, and job assignments while communicating with Materials department
  • Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
  • Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies
  • Maintain audit compliance as it relates to the Production Manager function, including include IATF, ISO, and TISAX
  • Participate in ISO/TS-16949 initiatives for the plant
  • Oversee the inspection of parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
  • Communicate with supervisors and administrative, logistics/materials, and maintenance teams to resolve production and processing problems, and to improve existing processes that effect production
  • Develop and implement changes in production processes to increase efficiency
  • Coordinate with HR team to provide production related training
  • Enforce quality control systems to meet and exceed customers’ expectations
  • Participate in the APQP and PPAP process, as well as corrective and/or preventive measures
  • Additional duties as assigned

Responsible for the following KPI’s:
  • Shop Floor Excellence (SFE) goal of 85% or greater
  • Annual Department Turnover rate of less than 10%
  • Zero recordable accidents and submission of all accident reports in less than 24 hours
  • 3% annual cost reductions
  • Incoming Quality < 5 ppm

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Job Location

Duncan, South Carolina, 29334, United States

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