Area Manager

Manage a specific manufacturing area at the Bellwood, IL facility that manufactures finished products globally for the OEM automotive industry. Responsibilities Plan, organize and lead the manufacturing function of a designated production cell area or series of processes to ensure compliance with short and long term goals as stated in the Business Plan for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Teamwork. Develop and implement approved policies, objectives and programs related to the flow and cost of materials encompassing the functions of Production and Inventory Control, warehousing, shipping and receiving, material handling and purchasing. Develop and implement a comprehensive Manufacturing Operations strategy that ensures the timely manufacture of current products that meet quality, cost, safety, and delivery standards. Ensure departmental performance to budget and maintain positive employee relations. Direct subordinates toward increasing the efficiency of manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities and run standards. Identify, report and reduce major cost drivers and increase contribution margin; design and implement programs to achieve aggressive improvement objectives for safety, quality, cost and delivery. Participate with other members of management in formulation of strategy, policies and procedures to guide the business in achieving established goals and objectives. Maintain authority to manage the operation in accordance with BW Bellwood policies and procedures, delegating work to team leaders and utilizing support staff such as engineering, skill trades, accounting, purchasing, quality and human resources. Manage a 3 shift operation. Qualifications Thorough understanding of manufacturing business and experience in a manufacturing environment with supervision and leadership experience. Ability to analyze and synthesize information such as sales, schedule releases, finished and in-process materials, and employment. Experience in developing and implementing manufacturing operational strategies and cost control methods. Strong knowledge of safety, quality, cost and delivery standards. Salary Range: $92,800 - $127,600 #J-18808-Ljbffr