Zone Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an Onsite position at our location in Fayetteville, NC. 

As worldwide experts, and the global leader in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develops solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of 'leadership in filtration'. Become part of our team as Oil Zone Manager at our location in Fayetteville, NC. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, direct and coordinate all production activities for the specific M+H zone to ensure that the customer orders are processed on time, to budget, meeting our customers quality requirements


• Ensure strict adherence to MH quality procedures and compliance to all customer requirements during the complete production process


• Lead, direct and coordinate a team of employees within the area of responsibility


• Plan and control the production budget within the area of responsibility, ensure the efficient use of the financial resources as well as the proper allocation of costs


• Attend and contribute to daily SQDC review at the site to ensure performance to production basics and delivery of expected results


• Plan, implement and control the RPS (Rapid Problem Solving)/8D process to ensure that all quality standards are met


• Ensure that the machine capacities are optimally planned and used, and the technical reliability and maintenance of the machines, equipment and tools is sufficiently supported by all other applicable functions


• Adhere to the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Process to ensure that the process performance contributes to improving zone performance


• Responsible for facilitating continuous improvement and optimization to ensure the increase in efficiency and deliver year over year non-material savings targets


• Ensure that all documentation and standards in regards the production activities and facilities are available up-to-date and in full adherence to TS standards


• Collaborate actively with the other M+H departments/subsidiaries


• Responsible for the safety of all associates by ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and environmental policies


• Conduct Audits to ensure compliance to all ISO / TS / EMS Standards. Ensure non-conformances are addressed


• Implement, coordinate and control cleanliness and the order of the production area/activities (e.g., ensure the 5S Process, implement Production Basics etc.)


• Guide, develop and motivate the direct reports within the HR policy


• Build and reinforce a positive culture in alignment with our FILTER values for all associates within the team. Ensure fair and equal compliance to HR policies


• Identify, facilitate, and maintain the personnel training needs and development plan


• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed


• Ensure that the personnel are employed in accordance with the production needs and the employees are assigned to the positions that match their qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a relevant field of technical or business education

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the field of manufacturing operations

• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Injection Molding experience

• Tier 1 Automotive industry manufacturing experience

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge on handling TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements

• MS Office

Preferred Additional Education and Skills:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or a relevant field of technical or business education

• Experience with SAP