Production Manager - Die Casting

Automotive parts maker needs a Production Manager to run its day shift die casting department. This position requires a very strong background in die casting processes typical for an automotive parts manufacturer. Your primary goals will be to improve safety, delivery, cost, and quality.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

• With safety first in mind, you will lead continuous improvement, following the principles of the Toyota Production System.
• Will oversee three supervisors and about 75 machine operators, assemblers, and machinists.
• Work with Quality to set goals including scrap reduction, reduction in customer complaints, and reporting of non-conformances.
• Evaluate and improve manpower layout, 5-S standardization, and organization layout.
• Work with maintenance to improve machine uptime.
• Provide data driven analyses of manufacturing problems.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree preferred but not required.
• Must have a good understanding of automotive quality requirements for die cast parts.
• Must have at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in driving quality, cost, delivery times, and safety improvements. xhyhwjd
• Must be committed to the use of metrics to understand production trends and weak points.