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Operations Manager (Jackson)GRAMMER Americas • Jackson, MS, US
Operations Manager (Jackson)

Operations Manager (Jackson)

GRAMMER Americas • Jackson, MS, US
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GRAMMER is specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off-road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains.

As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry, we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in todays competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries.

GRAMMER is a leading North American full service automotive supplier of highly engineered thermoplastic components and assemblies for interiors and air and fluid management systems.

Culture :

Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE : Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions.

What we are looking for :

Grammer is looking for an Operations Manager to join our location in Shannon, MS . The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team!

  • This position reports directly to the Grammer Tupelo Plant Manager
  • The Operations Managers goal is to deliver the planned budget commitment measured through gross margin, inventory levels, and operational efficiency including ensuring the fundamentals in the plant : safety, customer satisfaction, quality and on time delivery, empowerment of employees, manage budgets to drive the appropriate actions to adapt plant resources and costs to volume variation and launch readiness for new programs.

What you will be doing :

  • Responsibilities as they relate to current and new projects include establishing capital needs, launch strategy, project timing, employee involvement, customer representation and cross-functional communications and alignment relating to the projects.
  • Lead by example to build and maintain a plant culture that embraces the values of CODE Collaboration, Openness, Drive, and Empowerment.
  • Challenge traditional boundaries and eliminate barriers which do not promote continuous improvement of the enterprise.
  • Support and ensure safety policies and procedures are consistently followed throughout the facility.
  • Lead, support, and develop the Production Supervisors, Technical Supervisor, and Process Technicians.
  • Establish and track Production Department objectives / KPIs.
  • Support root cause analysis and proper resolution to conflict.
  • Report out KPIs, challenges, and planned corrective action implementations to various levels of leadership.
  • Assess / evaluate team members to ensure continuous development and opportunities for internal growth / succession planning.
  • Assist in establishing and monitoring key operating objectives of the production facility.
  • Participate in future planning and proactively lead / support continuous improvement projects.
  • Actively work with and effectively communicate to floor personnel to ensure quality product.
  • Issue process improvements and cost reductions as required.
  • Maintain appropriate manning and schedules to support customer requirements.
  • Understand and facilitate continuous improvement of Quality and Environmental Systems (TS16949 and ISO 14000). Participate as a member of the plant Management QOS review team.
  • Along with the total plant management team, develop and maintain healthy community relations.
  • Act with a high sense of urgency, in particular with respect to customer needs.
  • Assure that quality product is maintained along with production schedules being met.
  • Set stretch goals / targets for direct reports and achieve them through rigorous use of continuous improvement and employee involvement methods.
  • Responsibilities :

  • Develop and follow production plans, as well as Grammer standard processes; ensure feasibility of production plans.
  • Achieve financial targets : prepare and present the Operations budget; manage the actual production costs based on target costs; maintain product margin, and monitor serial productivity (labor level, material consumption, etc.).
  • Manage the Operations teams : ensure appropriate staffing, maintain working environment according to Grammer Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) standards, detect and advise training needs, share information (transparency), participate in people development initiatives.
  • Meet established customer specifications concerning cycle time, delivery, quality, quantity and costs; implement preventative and corrective measures in the production process to ensure that customer demands are properly met; coordinate with Quality team to meet all customer standards.
  • Implement action plans to improve functionality / productivity and to obtain program and Grammer objectives; make necessary corrective adjustments.
  • Coordinate resource planning concerning inventory, equipment, staffing, activities, etc.
  • Maintain dashboard indicators / status reports to monitor lead time, supply-chain targets, EHS, performance, etc.
  • On the Job Training (OJT) of peers and Stop Scrap procedures.
  • Develop proactive interrelationships between the plant supervisors and other functional support departments.
  • Responsible for maintaining morale and employee relations in the plant
  • Facilitate the Development of the operating budget and the capital budget
  • Know and apply GPS (Grammer Production Systems) Principles.
  • Lead by Example; Be Respectful, Be Prompt, Be Consistent, Be Available
  • Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)

  • Responsible for the application of safety standards and for adhering to TS16949, ISO 14001 and 45000 standards using GPQ (Grammer Produces Quality) methodology (All functions)
  • Ensure the plant functions according to the Control Plans, the established policies and procedures and adheres to all safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Responsible for resolution of all safety related issues in a timely manner within the area
  • Monitor safety performance of the department and make improvements as required.
  • Ensure workforce has completed all safety related training requirements
  • Perform safety observation tours at scheduled intervals.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping in your areas at all times.
  • Comply with all safety and environmental regulations
  • Quality

  • Ensure ALL Quality Gates / Quality Inspections / Error Proofing / FTQ Checks have been executed per the Process Control Plan every shift, every day.
  • Perform daily layered process audits, address findings immediately.
  • Approve all the Operator work instructions and work instruction revisions.
  • Investigate, communicate, and resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Use alarm and escalation process as defined
  • Implement containment activities in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for quality performance of the production lines as measured by KPIs on a daily basis.
  • Use KPI charts to document activity.
  • Perform scrap reviews on a daily basis and communicate / escalate issues.
  • Use KPI charts to document activity.
  • Execute Quality System Requirements, both Customer and Grammer GPQ system
  • Products / Volume / Effective planning and scheduling (man, machine and material) of production area to meet production plan.
  • Monitor hourly and daily throughput to ensure production plan adherence according to MPS and Production Plans.
  • Effectively communicate and work with all departments (maintenance, engineering, HR, quality, logistics and IT) to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the proper training and certification of all operators, BCI, and inspectors supporting the production area
  • Maintain Production plan adherence, productivity, performance data on visual boards
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  • Cost

  • Approve and execute engineering and process change introduction into production
  • Identify and implement cost reduction ideas / Support Cost Reduction Roadmap
  • Lead kaizen workshop events, execute improvements identified
  • Achieve Mfg. KPIs for Safety, Quality, Volume, Cost, Scrap, Productivity
  • Understand, Track, and Meet Budget Commitments
  • Align resources amongst Business Units to meet Plant Priorities
  • Communication / Environment / Drive an atmosphere of trust, respect and accountability.
  • Train, coach, inspire, and engage Supervisors / Shift Leaders / Team Leaders
  • Effectively resolve and communicate issues to the team.
  • Effectively communicate and work with all department (maintenance, engineering, HR, quality, and IT) to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • What you will bring along :

  • Bachelors Degree in a related field of study
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
  • A minimum of 10 years experience in the Automotive industry or a similar large-scale manufacturing environment
  • Plant start-up or high product launch exposure a plus
  • Plastics experience preferred
  • Greenfield / Brownfield launch experience is a plus.
  • Experience in production management and lean manufacturing, production systems, Toy

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