Sr. Production Operations Manager, Stamping

You Will:

• Maintain staffing plans and lead "hands-on" in all areas of production. Lead by example.
• Implement training programs for all production processes within the paint department.
• Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for stamping production.
• Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies.
• Balance workforce and create work schedules to meet production demands.
• Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans.
• Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a highly productive manufacturing system.
• Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste.
• Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution.
• Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and understand their impact on the company's success.
• Ensure all employees follow industry-standard health and safety guidelines.
• Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail.
• Drive world-class quality for our luxury vehicles through in-station process control and driving defect resolution to the point of fit.
• Lead the team in implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department.
• Analyze and control change costs, schedule delays, and quality issues over the course of production shifts.
• Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members.
• Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff.
• Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities.
• Work with maintenance to implement regular "PMs."
• Maintenance – preventative and predictive for Stamping dies and stamping equipment.
• Continuous improvement / machine design / requisition.
• Comprehensive spare parts inventory.
• Database of everything mechanical.
• Facility maintenance.
• Safety of operators and technicians.
• Improve efficiency, balance production lines, reduce changeover times.
• People Development.
• Great communicator, motivator, team builder.
• Create a positive work environment.
• Operator training, job development, cross-training.
• Design weekly / daily work schedules.
• Weekly safety meetings.
• Improve attendance, reduce overtime.

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Tool & Die, Millwright, Rigging or Electrical Apprenticeship with experience would be very Preferred.
• 10+ years of Operational Management preferably in a high-volume automotive stamping manufacturing environment required.
• Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping required.
• Extensive aluminum Class A, BIW, and Closures experience with focus best in class DFM and manufacturing practices.
• The ability to travel internationally.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills with the heart of a servant leader.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques – tooling, metal stamping, assembly, and testing.
• Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, time management, and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of material properties, mechanics of materials, and how these materials react when subjected to varying stamping conditions.
• Must be capable of working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and management on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain current with the state-of-the-art technologies and practices related to the metal stamping process as well as develop innovative solutions when necessary.
• Able to use MS Office- Excel, Project, Word,
• Be easily identifiable as a Servant Leader.
• Excited to be on the front lines of a fast-paced and growing team in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Convey a can-do, positive attitude towards tackling problems.
• Have the willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what’s necessary.