· Support the Company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.

· Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals.

· Develop, lead and implement cost reduction plans to improve competitiveness and operational excellence.

· Develop, lead and implement process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plant to improve competitiveness and operational excellence.

· Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills.

· Responsible for working with the various departments to plan, execute, monitor and continuously improve plant and corporate objectives.

· Provide support and guidance to all departments in the application of lean/continuous improvement manufacturing techniques.

· Monitor the effectiveness of the Tower Automotive Production System, anticipate problems, implement corrective action and develop adjustments to the system.

· Develop, implement and monitor verification methods to ensure team members are gaining knowledge from the training and that the continuous improvement activities are sustainable long term.

· Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.

· Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.

· Assist with plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.

· Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.

· Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.

· Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, Pentastar, etc.)

· Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.

· Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement.

· Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in plant based activities.

· Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.

· Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.

· Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

· Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.

· Adherence to all company policies & procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures, etc).

Required Skills

· Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality.

· Minimum of three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metals environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience.

· Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.

· Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.

· Specialized knowledge and the ability to train and mentor others in formal problem solving techniques such as Kaizen, value stream mapping, JIT synchronous, SMED quick die change, etc.

· Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.

· Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

· Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

· Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

· Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.

· Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

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Required Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality.

· Minimum of three (3) years experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metals environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience.

· Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.

· Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.

· Specialized knowledge and the ability to train and mentor others in formal problem solving techniques such as Kaizen, value stream mapping, JIT synchronous, SMED quick die change, etc.

· Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.

· Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

· Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

· Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

· Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.

· Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

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