TFC Manager Production

TFC Manager Production

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Means TransForm Products, a business unit of  Amsted Automotive Group, is an industry leading manufacturer of efficient torque management systems and advanced net formed solutions. We are located in Canada, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Mexico and several locations throughout Michigan. For more information about our company, please visit our website  (www.Amstedauto.com)

Amsted automotive, is a division of Amsted Industries (www.amsted.com), one of the world’s largest transportation component manufacturers. Based in Chicago, Amsted specializes in products that serve the rail, heavy-duty vehicle, automotive, construction and general industrial markets. Amsted has 45 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries and employs more than 16,000 people throughout the world. Amsted is one of the largest 100 percent employee-owned companies in the United States

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principals.
• Update and monitor departmental goals (KPI’s). Track progress, and implement corrective actions where necessary to meet targets.
• Actively involved in developing business plans and cost reduction initiatives to meet company objectives.
• Develop detailed procedures for all aspects of the production floor
• Support training activities for direct reports.
• Proactively identify potential business issues and/or supply constraints, work with appropriate teams to develop recovery plans and escalate, as appropriate
• Participate in the APQP process, manage ramp up of new work/ramp down of current production to service levels while working closely with outside suppliers and internal production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Responsibility for daily plant production operations and employees including product quality and timeliness of production to support customer delivery.
• Adopt and promote lean manufacturing principles.
• Coach and provide positive reinforcement to production organization
• Utilize a management style that utilizes and develops Amsted Ideal Behaviors
• Responsible to develop, maintain and report on the Goals & Objective measurables as they relate to the production operations
• Responsible to develop, support and promote the 5’S’ and Elimination of Waste programs related to the production operations
• Recommend and lead improvements in productivity, quality, and efficient delivery of products and services.
• Establish goals to maximize efficiency and to promote employee empowerment
• Evaluate overall shop floor performance and implement corrective actions; based on production reports, quarterly and annual reports, and feedback from employees
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing, with concentration on production operations management.  Experience in fast paced automotive environment preferred. 
• Must be able to make ethical decisions that meet company objectives.
• Excellent communication skills are needed for internal and external customer and supplier contact.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required.
• Pro-active management style with an energetic, goal oriented approach
• Strong organizing and planning skills with the ability to plan ahead to avoid potential production/delivery problems
• Possess working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary
• Vacation days
• 3 floater days
• Extended health care
• RSP match to 3%
• 15% employee bonus incentive
• Employee discounts with suppliers including GM and Ford
• Employee Appreciation days
• Reimbursement for work boot, safety glasses, form fitting hearing protection