Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Tinley Park, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support. Visit our website at www.ugn.com.

Since its opening in 2002, the Jackson facility has grown from 52 team members to 440. It is a 220,000 square foot facility with state of the art technology using advanced manufacturing techniques. Throughout the years, the Jackson plant has received many health and safety awards, including the “Perfect Record Award” from the National Safety Council, and the Manpower Safety Partner Award three years running. Team members at the Jackson plant also give back to their community, actively fundraising in support of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the Carl Perkins Center for Prevention of Child Abuse.

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The Manufacturing Manager directs and coordinates production activities in the Manufacturing and Materials Departments.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
• Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
• Coordinate any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies with the Sales Department.
• Strong interface with the corporate office reporting responsibilities at monthly operational meetings.
• Be involved in and find solutions for personnel, operational, and mechanical problems.
• Coordinate production activities with all plant departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of Human Resources, machines, and equipment.
• Coordinate and follow up with necessary departments regarding any customer or supplier emergencies.
• Review and analyze production, quality, or maintenance reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
• Review production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, maintenance, and materials problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Investigate internal and external quality issues and prepare proposed corrective action reports.
• Review and report customer quality ratings and propose needed corrective action.
• Manage quality planning in accordance with processes and tooling.
• Administer safety rules and regulations as required.
• Assist in developing ISO 14001 and TS16949 based procedures and instructions.
• Assumes responsibilities for plant operations in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Manages subordinate Production Managers who supervise Production Shift Coordinators in the Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college or university; and five plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Operations Management experience within the automotive industry preferred.
• Previous Tier 1 or 2 Japanese automotive customer experience preferred.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production Systems preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications—Excel, Word; Microsoft Office Outlook and Oracle ERP.