Business Unit Manager at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Oscoda, Michigan

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation of assigned Business Unit including workplace safety, machinery and equipment, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, and the culture of continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the Plant Manager




• Manages directly and indirectly all Business Unit Team Members.  The Business Unit Manager evaluates, trains, disciplines and determines remuneration of his staff




• Responsible for safety performance and improvement within business unit




• Develops Business Unit goals and specific plant objectives




• Responsible for equipment/process/tooling capacity planning for business unit




• Responsible for establishing business unit manpower requirements and adjusting manpower based on sales forecasting, turnover, productivity improvements, etc..




• Lead, support or participate in standard lean events and continuous improvement activities




• Lead, support or participate in formal root cause analysis/problem-solving efforts related to safety, quality and delivery incidents




• Develop and implements business unit specific procedures and work instructions




• Lead or assist in efforts to meet/exceed safe launch requirements




• Ensure 6S initiatives are implemented and the 6S process is maintained within business unit




• Review and approve production schedules to meet the demand of the customers without expedited deliveries




• Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual budget requirements including direct and indirect labor, scrap, cost of quality, and overtime




• Encourages Team Member engagement activities




• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to the location, corporate, and customer standards such as IATF16949 and ISO14001




• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

 Education and Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Industrial Management or related field




• Five years- experience in manufacturing supervision, automotive experience preferred




• Problem solving and strong analytical skills, strong self- motivation, and decision-making skills




• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment




• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor




• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required




• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations: 

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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