Job Description
voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc.
Job Description Job Title:
Department Manager Date Approved :
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Plant Manager Reports To:
Plant Manager Reviewed By:
HR Manager FLSA Status :
Exempt Physical Group:
People are what make the difference at Voestalpine. People who produce, process, and refine high-quality steel products in flexible, specialized companies around the world. People who make our customers' challenges their own, and people with a never-ending drive for the search of even better solutions. Its people like you who keep Voestalpine One Step Ahead. Position Summary The department manager position is responsible for supervising shop Supervisors and Employees in a manufacturing/assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions-Safety and Monitors KPI's set to achieve the company goals. Primary Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Assures specific quality guidelines are met and, if necessary, takes appropriate actions and measures to rectify quality issues. 2. Follows established safety rules and regulations. Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions and resolves employee issues through problem resolution. Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas. Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and assesses production data, provides corrective actions to areas not meeting company objectives. Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager. Manages PTO for direct reports and monitors time keeping accuracy for hourly employees; focus on Over Time, Points, Missed Punch History as examples. Manages Quality Discrepancy Report (QDRs) for department(s). Assures that all production KPI's are met throughout the department (e.g. Cost of Quality, OEE, etc.) Manages department priorities to achieve on time deliveries to customers, both internal and external. 12. Follows all guidelines set forth in our 5s training, including GEMBA walks with supervisors. 13. Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned based on company needs and skills level. Competencies 1. Intrapreneurship Ability to build a culture of people who take disciplined action and are willing to go to extremely lengths to fulfill their responsibilities. Ability to see all of the forces, events, entities, and people that are affecting (or being affected by) the situation at hand, and establish a course of action. A penchant for being proactive and a "sensible risk taker" with an intelligent point of view. Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies Talent Advocate Ability to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals; create a learning environment that ensures staff realize their highest potential — allowing the organization as a whole to meet future challenges. Ability to hold staff rigorously accountable for achieving their objectives. Ability to move people from compliance to commitment 2. Mobilizer a. Ability to design and deliver an agile organizational structure that enables the movement of people and resources quickly to capture new market opportunities. b. Ability to marshal the internal (perhaps external) resources and people necessary to make an opportunity a reality. c. Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build consensus, and put a strong emphasis on responsibility and accountability. d. Ability to anticipate and plan for changes to current organizational policies, practices, systems, etc. needed to move in new strategic directions and to ensure long-term business viability. Supervisory Responsibility This position has the overall responsibility over the department. Responsibility includes performance management, hiring, and promotion decisions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and the temperature is above average. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position operates in increased working temperature. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full time position. Regular schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. As production demands requires it, this role will be required to work over the base regular hours including weekend. Travel Some travel is expected for the position. Overall travel is expected to be no more than 20%. Required Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in business, recommended or applicable experience. 2. At least five years of full-time experience leading a diverse group of manufacturing functions for a medium size organization. 3. Previous experience in leadership roles related to Production Operations 4. ERP / SAP
experience 5. Microsoft Office Suite experience to include Excel, Word, Power Point, etc. Preferred Education and Experience 1. At least 5 years of leadership experience 2. Tier 1 automotive experience Additional Eligibility Qualifications 1. Knowledge of principles and practices of modern management and administration; project management; and personnel management. 2. Skill in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a wide variety of activities; developing implementing and communicating policies and procedures for a large organization; analyzing data, making sound recommendations and adopting effective causes of action; working persuasively and tactfully with supervisors and line staff; communicating effectively both in oral and written form. Work Authorization/Security Clearance This role is supported for work authorization AAP/EEO Statement voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville, LLC. Provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For further information about voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville Inc. please visit:
www.voestalpine.com/ac/cartersville Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $125,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:
Production & Assembly Occupations:
5 years (Preferred) Automotive:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
