VP of Manufacturing Operations – Automotive Parts Manufacturer

3 weeks ago

Bardstown, United States Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions Full time

An international automotive parts manufacturing company is actively seeking a VP of Manufacturing Operations who has experience in manufacturing operations management in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities of VP of Manufacturing Operations

Lead and Monitor general direction of the plant and provide business plan, strategies, plant budget, etc

Manage team of department managements for all production functions from safety, cost-effective, and production-effective perspectives

Oversee the current production performance and facilitate kaizen projects

Ensure compliance with all IATF, ISO requirements, as well as federal, state, local regulations

Manage and coordinate production lines, communicate with production management team

Ensure the plant follows established systems, procedures, methods, and controls

Monitor customer releases and production schedules to maximize efficiency and timely delivery of products

Plan and direct production activities based on weekly requirements

Assist in resolution of production issues involving vendors, customers, quality representatives, and other personnel\

Build and maintain a professional relationship with team member for effective communication

Assist with business plan and operations budget

Maintain a safe working environment

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of VP of Manufacturing Operations

5-7 years of experience in plant management

15+ years of experience in automotive parts manufacturing plant

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience or equivalent experience

Strong leadership skills in a team environment and skills to bring a positive atmosphere to the team

Ability to be flexible to work effectively with a wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment

Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills

Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently

Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

“Direct applicants only."

“We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.”

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