McGard LLCProcess Operations Manager1st Shift, Full-Time (Salaried Exempt)$110K-$135K/year DOEAre you ready to take your skills to the next level? Look no further than McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry! We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Assistant Controller to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.ABOUT MCGARD:McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary, quarterly profit sharing.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- Flexible working schedule including 9-80 schedule with every other Friday off (after training period is complete).
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
RESPONSIBILITY:Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes. Oversees day-to-day activities with Engineering team, Production staffing and performance of manufacturing processes. May also act as backup to the Production Manager in their absence.JOB DUTIES:
- Committed to ensuring the achievement of continuous improvement within area of expertise, as well as areas of business in order to remain at the forefront of meeting Company objectives, thus proactively satisfying customers.
- This position mandates that all required safety classes, trainings, and certifications be completed and maintained within the specific position/department.
- Is aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
- This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Must be aware and comply with related ISO/IATF procedures, as applicable.
Process Management
- Responsible for all internal and external Heat Treating operations, Plating Lines, Plating Lab, Environmental Control and all Surface Finish processes.
- Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow, layout, tooling, and installation of new equipment and fixtures.
- Confers with planning and Production Control concerning available capacity to ensure efficient production flow.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively as they occur in the manufacturing processes.
- Estimates and communicates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.
- Notifies and advises stakeholders of production problems or potential concerns.
- Conducts make/buy decisions on processing (such as heat treat) based on capabilities, cost, and capacity.
- Determine which quantities of which parts will be outsourced to approved suppliers.
- Drives regular meetings with outside suppliers to review capacity, quality, and deliveries.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods in area of responsibility (AOR).
- Ensure all process-centric projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Responsible for researching new technology for AOR directly and through Supervisors and Engineers.
Leadership
- Drives a culture of continuous improvement for safety, quality, productivity, and work environment.
- Leads and attends meetings for assigned projects.
- Communicates major and/or complex situations and actions, internally and externally.
- Documents and reports on more complex or unique issues and effectively articulates actions and conclusions.
- Coaches and mentors and indirect reports.
- Establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives.
- Conduct thorough employee evaluations. Ensure goals are reviewed with direct reports regularly.
- Develops and maintains professional working relationships in complex and/or difficult situations.
- Responsible for ensuring the knowledge in each department within AOR is properly documented and organized.
- Ensure operations in AOR meet/exceed the town, county, state, and national requirements.
- Travel may be required to support projects, manage customer issues, provide support for sales, gain product information, resolve customer issues, or attend trade shows.
- Makes determinations based on facts. Identifies problems, reports potential problems, and assesses options.
- Remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.
- This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Other duties may be assigned.
EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred) in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Visit www.mcgard.com/jobs to apply online orSend Resumes ToHuman Resources, McGard LLC, 3875 California Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-ONSITE