Production Area Manager

1 month ago


Waterloo, Iowa, United States Exide Technologies Full time

About the Role

The Production Area Manager - Assembly will oversee the management of 3 – 4 supervisors on a 3-shift operation in an automotive battery manufacturing plant. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership for departmental operations, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery. The successful candidate will meet financial targets and quality standards while controlling costs.

About the Work Environment

Exide Technologies is a leading manufacturer of automotive batteries, and this role will be based in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that is committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the manufacture, assembly, and/or distribution of product within budget and to the standards of policies, procedures, priorities, and quality.
  • Directly supervise all shift supervisors and provide guidance and support to ensure the successful operation of the department.
  • Develop and implement methods to improve productivity, space utilization, and quality, and ensure compliance with all safety, health policies, and procedures.
  • Manage departmental metrics, including blood leads and scrap, and work with the Continuous Improvement Department to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
  • Perform other work as assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing-based setting, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas in a concise and logical manner.
  • Drive and energy necessary to grow manufacturing throughput in a plant with expanding operations.
  • Demonstrated history of continuous improvement, creativity, and results.
  • Lean six sigma experience considered a plus.
  • Conflict management training and experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proven track record of growth and development.
  • Passion for driving change in a complex environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and walking, as necessary.
  • Industrial environment, both inside and outside the plant.
  • Exposure to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, chemicals, heat, and cold.
  • Wearing proper PPE is required.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.


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