Opportunity: PLANT001115

Here at MKC, we are one of the leaders in our field of high-pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages, directs and coordinates overall plant operations. Oversees programs and personnel to meet business objectives for quality, delivery and throughput.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maximize up time for casting and machining on a continuous basis. Analyze work flow to discover and break bottlenecks as they occur. Produce a sense of urgency appropriate to meet stated objectives.
• Develop and execute systems and reports to review processes and equipment anticipating production or quality issues and installs irrevocable solutions (Ex-poke yoke).
• Produces fast, accurate disposition for audit findings (TS16949), customer quality concerns (QCR), or similar reports.
• Leads plant organizational and operational planning consistent with current business plan, staffing/manpower planning, budget setting, and cost reductions.
• Performs supervisory activities necessary for effective management of the plant, such as; selection and development of employees, employee counseling and motivation.
• Responsible to insure safe work practices and safe work conditions are present at all times.
• Represents manufacturing in new product launch activity to insure timely start ups and capability to meet all customer requirements.
• Oversees machine maintenance function including total productive maintenance activities.
• Consistently support the culture needed to sustain a team environment; be visible and available to teams, introduce new technology to teams as appropriate, and manage effective team interaction (conflicts between teams and opportunities for task teams).
• Works actively with management team to establish and accomplish corporate goals. Contributes on such issues as; market strategy setting, estimating activities and quality initiatives.
• Studies, networks and benchmarks, as appropriate, to develop and refine “best practices” in all areas of responsibility; such as, training and development, statistical manufacturing techniques, LEAN, TOC, APS, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General manufacturing office conditions. Frequent and regular time spent on shop floor. Exposure to noise, excessive heat, cold, dirt, grease, smoke, dust and molten metal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to lift and move parts or items weighing up to 40 lbs., and be able to climb, bend or balance in a manufacturing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

In depth understanding of production administration functions, including accounting, engineering and human resources. Working knowledge of the structure, procedures and systems of a similar or slightly larger organization to MKC. General business and communications skills typically gained through completion of a bachelor’s level college degree. In addition to having functional Production Management, has proven experience in one or more ancillary functions; such as, quality engineering, HR, purchasing, sales or accounting.

Madison-Kipp Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, a pre-employment drug screening, and a post-employment background check employer.

Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, health savings account, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave.

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Foundry Environment Experience
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
• Leadership / People Management
• High-level Operations Analysis