Production General Manager - Carol Stream, United States - FIC America

    FIC America
    FIC America Carol Stream, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    The Production and Quality Control, General Manager (GM) ensures the production, welding, and stamping groups are all working together, to meet customer demands, while maintaining quality standards.

    • Oversee activities of production and quality control, supervision, and activities of employees
    • Develop long-term goals and strategies to meet business objectives for Hoshin
    • Knowledge of time needed to produce each part
    • Establish plans and targets for Parts Per Hour (PPH)
    • Ability to understand each of his/her managers needs
    • Develop a rapport with hiring managers and work as a team
    • Gather and analyze information from work sites to identify root causes in resolving business issues
    • Employ 8-Step Problem Solving to resolve problems for continual improvement
    • Direct and assign work schedules, assignments, tasks, and duties
    • Train and develop employees to perform job duties according to company procedures and policies for safety and accuracy
    • Monitor results and processes to proactively maximize production and eliminate waste
    • Prepare departmental reports and present them to executive management
    • Complete necessary documentation, such as status changes, time-off requests, and performance evaluations
    • Work with Human Resources Manager to identify and interview potential employees for job positions
    • Collaborate with other Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and team members in sharing information to address business needs
    • Develop and implement standard work instructions
    • Create forecast for labor and cost
    • Ensures quality standards are upheld
    • Other duties as assigned
    Requirements
    • Proven track record in consistently meeting or exceeding KPI's in a GM position
    • Strong operational experience, with the ability to establish and measure KPI's
    • 5+ years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years being in a GM role
    • Bachelor's Degree preferred
    Other Job Functions
    • Comply with FIC's Safety policies and procedures
    • Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
    • Perform 5-S activities
    90% Company Paid Health Benefits
    • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
    • Short-term disability paid by employer
    • Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance
    • 401k company match
    • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid
    About FIC America Corp.

    Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.