Area Manager Injection Molding at MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Job Description:

We move the world - together. As an international leading development partner and supplier of the automotive industry, we at MAHLE are passionate about developing innovative solutions for climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow. Our focus is on e-mobility and thermal management as well as further technology fields to reduce CO2 emissions, such as fuel cells and hydrogen motors.



SUMMARY:



The Area Manager Injection Molding will oversee and run the injection molding of multiple production lines for various customers. Will identify / eliminate non-value-added activities / events, including waste and delays. Deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and levels of satisfaction. Goal is to provide an uptick in product quality, faster time-to-market, and improved profitability.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that a current state value stream map is created of the end-to-end value stream(s). Clearly define key system constraints and critical process issues.


• Utilize the input of employees & other functional areas to prepare & lead the execution an ideal state map showing what the value stream could look like in the long term; use lean techniques to eliminate waste and improve process value in the short to mid-term.


• Lead and mobilize people inside and outside of the value stream to enable the required changes (including customers and suppliers).


• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and effectively manage all operational aspects to ensure profitable performance & achievement.


• Lead the day-to-day activities within the value stream to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.


• Cultivate & maintain strong relationships with employees, customers and suppliers.


• Analyze key issues affecting the equipment and take corrective actions.


• Ensure appropriate problem escalations are communicated to management.


• Active involvement with ensuring Continuous Improvement (CI) ideas are identified & executed.


• Provide robust support for MOPs, PDP & trials, PFEP initiatives & budget development.


• Ensure all employees in the value stream are fully competent in their role.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management or related field from an accredited four-year college or university is strongly preferred.


• Minimum 10 to 15 years of manufacturing experience is required, preferably in an automotive supplier environment.


• Prior experience successfully implementing lean principles in a manufacturing environment, including creating and executing a value stream plan that encompasses a future state is preferred.


• Prior project management experience is necessary to be successful in this role.


• Must be able to step back and view the value stream from a broad perspective& understand key system constraints and be able to quickly spot critical process issues.


• Exemplary leadership abilities are required, including the ability to drive change & motivate individuals in the value stream.


• Must demonstrate an openness to ideas from employees for improvement and understand the working culture within the value stream.


• Experience in plastics and assembly preferred.