Manufacturing Area Manager

Manufacturing Unit ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Unit Manager who will lead, manage, and coordinate all manufacturing activities for continuous improvement of production efficiency in tire manufacturing. Control production to ensure optimal throughput efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard. You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.Responsibilities Are:Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work lifeManage human and material resources to meet daily production requirementsMaintain existing operating conditions and rapidly identify improvement opportunities to optimizeLead, demonstrate, and enforce TP safety protocols, compliance/regulatory requirements, reporting, administration, budgeting, supplier base, customer expectations, etc.Become proficient with Continuous Improvement initiatives, analyze data, perform root cause analysis, apply effective methodologies and permanently solve problems and work to identify opportunities to continue process improvement and equipment uptimeDevelop full understanding of operating conditions leading to meeting/exceeding daily targets as well as full understanding of operating conditions leading to missing daily targetsPrepare, maintain, and communicate production reports relative to achievement of safety, quality, and cost and ensure all employees are aware of operational status dailyPrioritize equipment for preventive maintenance and communicate to MaintenanceEnsure standard operating procedures and training materials are understood, accessible, and followedEstablish expectations for departmental PPE adherence and ensure complianceDrive quality requirements and standards to ensure compliance; prepare unit for audits and inspectionsDrive utilization of Team Boards in all areas of department and ensure the team takes ownership of the dataMonitor and assess performance of staff and hold staff to operational and leadership expectations; conduct performance appraisals; take immediate actions when underperformance is identifiedManage budget and identify and drive cost control initiativesEnsure efficient and effective collaboration between departmental suppliers and customers with regular communication and informationPerform other duties as assigned by managementRequirements Are:Education:(Required) bachelor's degree(Preferred) engineering/technical degree (chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.)(Preferred) advanced degree in technical or business specialty or (MBA)Experience:(Required) 5+ years of related experience in personnel management, project management, or engineering; previous experience in one or more of these roles within manufacturing intensive companiesLanguage:(Required) good command of written and spoken EnglishSkills & Knowledge:Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resourcesEngineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and servicesProduction and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goodsMechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologiesCritical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsReading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documentsActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate timesMonitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actionPhysical Demands:Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeMust be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machineryMust be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinetsMust be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 poundsBenefits:401(k), 401(k) matchingDental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysHankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.