Production Manager - Battery Modules

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

The Production Manager oversees the productivity and safety operation of assembly lines, planning and managing short and long-term objectives for assembly production and providing capacity and labor planning. This role will work for MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC. (MNAe).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Plan short and long-term objectives for the Production department division
• Provide capacity and labor planning for all manufacturing departments
• Coordinate continuous improvement teams to achieve division goals in productivity improvements, quality improvements, and safety goals
• Coordinate corrective action planning to ensure effective root cause analysis and proper implementation of improvement methods
• Teach continuous improvement philosophy through monthly training
• Provide conflict resolution for and coach Team Members
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental goals
• Ensure departmental compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Oversee and provide counseling on proper progressive discipline per company policies
• Initiate reporting systems to monitor department performance
• Minimize overtime of all assigned Team Members
• Plan and conduct continuous improvement training of supervisory personnel
• Maintain personnel headcount according to the business plan
• Conduct annual evaluations (MBO) of supervisory personnel
• Follow and promote safety in the workplace, including attendance at safety meetings as well as conducting safety meetings when necessary
• Ensure proper management of key reports KPI, general reporting, etc. are completed on time and accurate
• Ensure production lines are managed and achieve standard procedures for line operations, efficiencies, and shipping/warehouse management accordingly
• Able to learn and utilize key software and systems, such as MES, SAP, payroll, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• + 5 years of management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take decisive action in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Working Conditions : Office setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings.