General Manager, Production and Quality Control - FIC America Corp.

The Production and Quality Control, General Manager (GM) ensures the production, welding, and stamping groups are all working together, to meet customer demands, while maintaining quality standards.

• Oversee activities of production and quality control, supervision, and activities of employees
• Develop long-term goals and strategies to meet business objectives for Hoshin
• Knowledge of time needed to produce each part
• Establish plans and targets for Parts Per Hour (PPH)
• Ability to understand each of his/her managers needs
• Develop a rapport with hiring managers and work as a team
• Gather and analyze information from work sites to identify root causes in resolving business issues
• Employ 8-Step Problem Solving to resolve problems for continual improvement
• Direct and assign work schedules, assignments, tasks, and duties
• Train and develop employees to perform job duties according to company procedures and policies for safety and accuracy
• Monitor results and processes to proactively maximize production and eliminate waste
• Prepare departmental reports and present them to executive management
• Complete necessary documentation, such as status changes, time-off requests, and performance evaluations
• Work with Human Resources Manager to identify and interview potential employees for job positions
• Collaborate with other Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and team members in sharing information to address business needs
• Develop and implement standard work instructions
• Create forecast for labor and cost
• Ensures quality standards are upheld
• Other duties as assigned

• Proven track record in consistently meeting or exceeding KPI's in a GM position
• Strong operational experience, with the ability to establish and measure KPI's
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years being in a GM role
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC's Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

90% Company Paid Health Benefits!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term disability paid by employer
• Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance
• 401k company match
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.

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