Production Manager - Strattec Security Corp.

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our team.

SUMMARY

The Production Manager will be responsible for leading the day to day activities for all production areas across 3 shifts which includes stamping, die cast, plating, machining, assembly and other miscellaneous processes. Some of this leader’s responsibilities will include deployment of production-related business processes, collaborating on associate training and development, driving continuous improvement actions, understanding customer demand, assuring proper resources are allocated, executing the Kanban production management system and building structure to ensure consistent and sustained results.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on leader that methodically and effectively brings together teams to drive bottom-line results thru all areas of the manufacturing operation.
• Build consistency in the way manufacturing processes are documented, deployed, executed and sustained by utilizing standardized work, structured business processes and ensuring associates are adequately trained.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliably execute to meet or exceed KPI targets such as Safety, Cost of Quality, Kanban fill, Productivity, Overtime and Expenses.
• Leverage lean concepts such as value stream maps, visual factory, standard work, error proofing, single piece flow, six sigma, kaizen, TPM and Industry 4.0 to simplify the organization and eliminate decisions in all things related to operations.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders and foster collaborative partnerships to create execution plans and innovative solutions when roadblocks arise delivering high quality products on-time at target cost.
• Identify and proactively plan for potential changes in customer demand, resource availability, downtime and material shortages to minimize impact to our customers, associates and financial performance.
• Create strong and diverse teams by developing new leaders, hiring top level talent and pursuing actions to increase associate engagement and improve culture.
• Provide challenging goals & objectives, candid performance reviews with constructive feedback, and growth-oriented development and succession plans.
• Inspire teams as a positive-minded and strategic-thinking change agent at all levels of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will have supervisory responsibilities for both salary and hourly union associates which will include interviewing, training, creating challenging objectives, planning/prioritizing work, appraising performance, providing constructive feedback, development planning, succession planning and working with human resources to address all disciplinary/associate issues as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of BS/BA degree in Engineering discipline, or Supply Chain/Business Management.

• 5+ years experience of progressively increasing leadership in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Building a culture of problem-solvers through change management and systemic approach using root cause problem identification tools.

• Experience identifying, developing and improving upon missing/inadequate business processes.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of how to apply Lean/6-Sigma concepts.
• Collect, analyze & interpret data to develop insightful solutions, and present clearly & concisely.
• Comfortable leading as a change agent in a transformation environment.
• Ability to influence and empower others thru strong communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work in a team environment.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.