Operations Manager

Are you ready to make an impact?

ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Are you ready to make an impact? ZFFCN is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Job Title: Operations Manager

Country:  United States

Location:  Tuscaloosa, AL

About Us:

Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules (ZFFCN), a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.
In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment.
Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead.
Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF-Foxconn Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!

Position Summary: 

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the production facility, in addition to ensuring the successful implementation of projects into production, and promoting continuous improvement in the operations through the life-cycle of the programs, ultimately meeting the production objectives of the business unit.

What you can look forward to as an Operations Manager:

• Manage production processes and day-to-day business unit operations (i.e. maintenance, production capacity/planning, production scheduling, production output, and production control).
• Ensure operational performance standards, overall productivity, and employee satisfaction within the production and maintenance areas.
• Develop and manage personnel planning for production and maintenance.
• Work closely with materials, manufacturing engineering, and quality departments to ensure customer requirements are met, and overall satisfaction with cost, quality, and delivery is achieved.
• Assist in the development of plant operating and business plans; compare operational performance with established operating plans & standards, and interpret/report results of operations.
• Oversee the implementation of internal continuous improvement activities and facilitate special projects for the production facility (i.e. ZFPS, lean manufacturing, 5S, etc.).
• Work closely with senior and executive management to develop business plan and complete capital planning projects; ensure manufacturing equipment is productive, maintained, and proactively serviced.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment for the employees satisfying ZF standards and policy.
• Oversee and support strategic planning initiatives for projects related to the implementation of new processes into production (i.e. product changes, prototypes, and new product introduction).
• Ensure that rework/inspection activities relating to finish goods are executed per ZF standards and policy.
• Manage all projects related to general facilities maintenance for production facility and distribution center.
• Assign, check work, enforce company rules, review performance, initiate Changes-In-Status, train, develop and motivate employees, champion individual and team efforts and aid in the development of staff and professionals to achieve individual leadership and company goals and objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement programs and promote team efforts and objectives.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training, reviewing professional publications, establishing and expanding professional networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Ensure compliance with the ZF Quality Management System requirements (ZF QMS) which includes IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile as a Operations Manager:

• Four-year degree in a technical field
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in the automotive and/or electronics component industries, including experience encompassing a majority of the following fields – operational finance, manufacturing planning, engineering, quality, sales & purchasing
• Experience managing personnel
• Strong knowledge and ability in methods of communication, motivation, negotiation, and conflict management skills with a high level of initiative/drive
• Knowledge of technical facets of products in addition to flow of products and related materials
• Familiarity with financial reporting statements
• TS16949 awareness training
• Knowledge of 5S and/or Six Sigma problem-solving methodology
• English and Spanish language competency – both oral and written
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• 2+ years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Additional education and/or formal training in project management and finance
• Familiarity with plant operations, including automation and complex assembly
• German language skills

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Alabama: 

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now!  Not Eligible for Sponsorship.

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