We are Muncie Power
At Muncie Power Products, "We Build Trust" is not just a slogan it is the way we do business. As a leading manufacturer of power take-offs and fluid power components, we have been building trust for more than 85 years with our dependable, quality products and dependable customer service. We want the next generation of employees to continue that legacy. As a mid-size company, Muncie Power Products provides a culture that values our employees by offering professional development, wellness opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
Headquartered in Muncie, Indiana, we are a 5 Star AchieveWell certified company in the state of Indiana (highest award in the state of Indiana). We are looking for the right candidate to maintain and continue to build that achievement.
Muncie Power Products employees bring professionalism and dedication to the job, and in return, formal training is provided to become knowledgeable product experts. Our employees know, no matter the role, that they are an integral part of a team. Integrity and follow through are at the forefront of importance. From accounting, to HR, customer service, sales, IT, and assembly; we know we are not just making truck parts—we are meeting our customers’ challenges with engineered solutions.
Location: Tulsa, OK
Department: Distribution
Work environment: Manufacturing/Warehouse
Reports to: Distribution Manager
Shift type: Monday–Friday (5-8s)
Workplace arrangement: On-site
Supervises: Yes
Salary Grade: 15
Job description summary:
Our organization is seeking a highly skilled assistant assembly manager. This manager will supervise and direct PTO assembly and process improvement activity in our manufacturing facilities. This is a fast-paced environment, but timeliness and quality of results are never compromised. Additionally, this position must provide a positive response to a variety of challenges and time pressures. It also requires quick and decisive decision making to align with established policies and procedures. Drive, determination, and taking responsibility for assuring company policies and procedures are followed correctly is necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured, and expectations are well defined, supported by job training and experience. Careful, critical analysis of new ideas or innovations is important to assure any changes align with and support established practices. Firm decisions that support established policies and procedures need to be implemented in an authoritative manner. It is important that job related knowledge and responsibilities be learned and mastered quickly and thoroughly.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Drive company culture and focus on fact-based management practices
- Supervise and direct all department activity to achieve performance goals, including safety, quality, and on-time delivery
- Responsible for employees understanding their role within the company and how it relates to the company's mission
- Responsible for personnel activities, including appropriate staffing and disciplinary actions
- Focus on building teamwork within primary department and with other departments
- Establish attainable and stretch goals for department employees (performance management)
- Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed
- Promote and administer safety awareness on a daily basis
- Maintain a close relationship with employees to promote effective working relationships
- Make implementation and continuous improvement a top priority
- Lead the creation of future state value stream maps and the implementation plan for getting from current state to future state
- Monitor and facilitate all phases of Lean implementation, and assure ISO and quality standards meet company requirements
- Support project teams in Lean activities by educating, coaching, and mentoring others on process improvement philosophy, tools, and application
- Define, plan, and execute basic Lean improvement activities without external support
- Ensure that company quality policy and procedures are followed
- Actively pursue cost reduction opportunities
- Expedite paperwork as required
- Ensure accurate counting and processing of incoming and outgoing materials and documents
- Monitor throughput vs. standards, and takes corrective action as necessary to maximize efficiency
- Conduct periodic employee meetings
- Produce reports as required by the distribution manager
Experience & skills:
- Prefer completion of two-year (2) degree or vocational certificate, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in manufacturing management or a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing/assembly management experience
- Previous lead or supervisory experience would be a plus
- Capable of creating change across functional and departmental boundaries
- Formally trained in the principles and methodology of Lean enterprise
- A persuasive speaker, to both peers and superiors; have natural charisma
- Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Communication will be factual and authoritative focusing on problem solving
- Able to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of company policies and procedures
- Able to solve problems and break down barriers
- Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
- Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations
- Ability to work well with others
Muncie Power Products is committed to providing exceptional products and customer service to all of our internal and external customers. We expect our employees to support our core competencies and mission. All employees are responsible for following company policies and procedures, observing safety rules and regulations, and may be required to complete tasks outside their normal responsibilities. It is imperative that all employees possess a pleasant and friendly attitude toward customers and co-workers. Muncie Power Products employees are self-motivated, quick learners, and resourceful.
Safety Notice
This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”
Benefits:
Muncie Power Products offers a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Wellness Program Incentives, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program, Vision, Voluntary Life with Long-Term Care, Voluntary Accident.
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.