[jsfg_cinti] Fw: Plant Manager - Lincoln, Nebraska

From our GHM subscriber, Larry Arquilla


Scott- a recruiter sent me this position which is not a good fit for me- but 
possibly for one of the other GHM members.

 

Larry Arquilla

Hoffman Estates, IL

arkwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Here's the contact info:

 

Keiko Sato Knight           kKnight@xxxxxxxxx
  Q-jin - Japanese Human Resources Network
        -  www.Q-jin.com  -
  40 East Ninth Street, Suite 801
  Chicago, Illinois 60605-2143
  Phone: (312) 588-1091  Fax: (312) 588-0284

 

 

 

Q-jin - Japanese Human Resources Network

 

Job Title:                   Plant Manager

Company:                 Japanese Automotive Seats Manufacture

Location:                   Lincoln, Nebraska

Compensation:          Depending on experience

Career Level:            Management Level

 

 

Company Profile:


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For over 40 years Our Client has been an industry leader in both design and 
manufacturing of automotive and recreational vehicle seating and interior trim 
components.  They count several major auto makers among their customers and are 
Tier 1 providers of auto interiors to Honda in America.  From concept to 
completion, they offer product design, engineering, prototypes and testing.  
Their QCD (Quality-Cost-Delivery) manufacturing operations include injection, 
metal stampings, cutting and sewing of seat trim covers and complete seat 
assembly for numerous automotive and recreational vehicles.

 

As automotive standards, research developments and engineering technologies 
advance at an ever-quickening pace, their ability to anticipate industry 
dynamics continues to fuel their aggressive growth in a global marketplace.  
Offering world-class quality products at competitive prices with just-in-time 
delivery, they have the ability to meet any challenge their customers may 
present.  Comfort, safety and environmental awareness are the three pillars of 
their approach - all resting firmly on a foundation of intensive research and 
the latest technology.  

 

Summary:


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Exercises lean manufacturing or Kaizen, such as 5S and Taguchi Methods in order 
to increase the productivity of the facility.  Plans and manages the industrial 
activity processes, materials, and products in order to promote continuous 
profit to the facility.  Directs production, distribution, and marketing 
operations for the plant by performing the following duties personally or 
through subordinate supervisors.

 

Caveat:  Please be advised that a tremendous responsibility to your company and 
employees accompanies the title of Plant Manager.  This position is NOT a 8:00 
AM to 5:00 PM or Monday to Friday position, and therefore, the ideal candidate 
must be prepared and willing to make sacrifices as would benefit the company 
operations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):


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l          Oversees the following operations:

Ø          Manufacturing and cost analysis.

Ø          Sales analysis.

Ø          Logistics such as warehousing and distribution of product lines.

Ø          Plant administration, including hiring, firing, training, and 
scheduling of employees.

 

l          Understands and develops industrial activities while unifying 
management policies.  Assures quality of plant operations through 
implementation of lean or quality methodology.  Coordinates production, 
distribution, warehousing, and sales in accordance with policies, principles, 
and procedures established by management.

 

l          Plans and assures profit by quality based production while reducing 
excessive cost.  Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies 
production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable 
operation of facility.  Recommends budgets to management.  Directs preparation 
of accounting records.

 

l          Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries 
to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area.

 

l          Reviews operations of competing organizations and plans and directs 
sales programs to develop new markets.

 

l          Establishes work measurement programs to create and promote labor 
standardization.  Copes with any emergency situations during production, such 
as repair of malfunctioning machinery and preventing outflow of inadequate 
products.

 

l          Determines and attacks/challenges crucial issues for improvement of 
production by understanding characteristics of processes and products.  Grasps 
the cause and effect of current production situation by using statistical 
process control (SPC) in order to reevaluate and reset target production level.

 

l          Carries out product engineering, prototyping, and new product 
introduction and testing.

 

Requirements:


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l          Ideal candidate will have experience in working as Plant Manager in 
similar industry for 5 years and 10-15 years experience in manufacturing 
engineering.

l          Familiarity with concepts of lean manufacturing or Kaizen, such as 
5S, Taguchi Methods.

l          Knowledge of machine shop atmosphere, or hands on work is desired.

l          Strong knowledge of strategic business planning and budgeting.

l          Basic knowledge of compliance with federal and municipal government 
regulations.

l          BS in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering desired, 
but experience and knowledge will outweigh education.

 

 

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