Major established and international company which is a leader has an opportunity at a large and mid-volume manufacturing plant near Savannah, GA for a Production Area Manager - Assembly.  There are major company benefits, an attractive 401k with matching, 12% bonus potential, and relocation assistance.   

Position Description

Directs the activities of Production Supervisors Group Leads and other Lead positions to maximize production volume, maintain schedules, ensure safe operation of all machines and equipment, and to optimize cost and quality considerations.

Job Responsibilities

Monitors and determines manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications, and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities

Participates in planning production schedules, technical requirements and manufacturing controls related to all manufacturing operations

Expedites scheduled production, investigates and resolves delays and initiates corrective action.

Coordinates operations-related programs such as manufacturing methods, cost reduction initiatives, preventive and regular maintenance, training, staffing, safety and housekeeping

Administers company rules, regulations and policies

Participates in the budgeting process, monitors and reports on manufacturing performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines

Participates in the selection and acquisition of capital equipment for the production area

Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

Broad knowledge of manufacturing and quality principles and familiarity with labor-intensive machining, fabrication and assembly operations; may require knowledge of warehouse management

Strong supervisory skills with good leadership and the ability to manage a diverse group of employees in a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of manufacturing management programs

Working knowledge of employee relations issues and/or collective bargaining agreements in both union and non-union environments

Demonstrated superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills in order to motivate and manage a diverse group of individuals in a variety of positions

Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems of which SAP is preferred

Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Budget experience is needed

Automotive or related industry experience is a plus

Automated manufacturing systems is important

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Production Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

Minimum of seven years of manufacturing experience in an assembly operations environment