Job Title: Mold&Bladder Unit Manager
Department: TP)Production Management Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Production Management Team Manager We are looking for someone who will lead, manage and coordinate all mold & bladder activities for continuous improvement of production efficiency in tire manufacturing, control processes to ensure optimal throughput efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.
You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.
Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work lifeManage human and material resources to meet TP's target requirementsMaintain existing operating conditions and rapidly identify improvement opportunitiesLead, demonstrate, and enforce TP safety protocols, compliance/ regulatory requirements, reporting, administration, budgeting, supplier base, customer expectations, etc.Establish, execute and monitor the Mold and bladder operation plan for plant expansion, drive continuous improvementLead the implementation of more efficient processes by focusing on opportunities for improvementMonitor and assess performance of staff and hold staff to operational and leadership expectations; conduct performance appraisals; take immediate actions when underperformance is identifiedLead and manage staff, ensure responsibilities are understood, hold others accountable, ensure consistency and never accept the status quo as acceptableEnsure efficient and effective collaboration between departmental suppliers and customers with regular communication and informationDevelop training materials, organize and provide timely and relevant training utilizing methods to ensure understanding and immediate applicationManage budget and identify and drive cost control initiatives Mold Inventory Management Manage the Mold inventory system to ensure precision and operational effectiveness
· Review inventory recorded in the system in comparison to the physical inventory, and elucidate the reasons for any variations found
· Manage mold utilization in alignment with the team's comprehensive operational strategy Mold Repair Establish and implement mold handling and storage procedure for optimal maintenance conditionsManage budget for mold repair costs, drive cost improvement activitiesManage and nurture client relationships with vendors for mold repair Cleaning the Mold Develop full understanding of operating conditions of mold cleaning equipmentDrive cost control initiatives through continuous improvement and productivity advancements of the mold cleaning procedure Mold Inspection Establish expectations for mold inspection process to ensure mold conditions are maintained
Managing the BladderDevelop full understanding of operating conditions for bladder to include warehousing procedures, ordering, specifications and nonconformitiesMonitor and assess bladder performance and life cycleDrive life cycle and cost improvement initiatives for bladder Education:
(Required) Bachelor's degree(Preferred) Industrial Engineering major or advanced degree in a related field Experience:
(Required) 5+ years of proven engineering experience in the manufacturing industry(Preferred) Several years of production engineering experience Physical Demands:
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeMust be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machineryMust be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinetsMust be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds Benefits:
401(k), 401(k) matchingDental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurancePaid Time OffPaid Holidays Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.