Are you ready to join a dynamic, innovative team and become an industry leader? Mubea is a global automotive supply company that can give you the career of your dreams. We employee over 15,000 employees in 20 countries and you could be one of them! If you are ambitious, focused, open minded and want be part of the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically in the areas of chassis, body, powertrain, e-mobility and electrification, you should apply now!

Job Overview:

Directs and manages activities of production, planning, shipping and quality functions in processing and/or assembling components for the Conventional Disc Springs business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Manages personnel responsible for Production, Quality, and Shipping of components for aftermarket customers
• Drives continuous improvement through implementation of the MOS principles and best practices
• Maintains responsibility for Operational Excellence in assigned area ensuring Supply Chain meets or exceeds operational related KPIs on a shift, daily and monthly basis
• Manages/participates in audits and subsequent corrections to validate the Quality System
• Resolves quality issues and acts as first contact person for customers while continuously improving the customer relationship
• Manages Quality KPIs measures to achieve plant, region, and global goals and objectives
• Tracks and compiles employee time off, accident incidents, time keeping, and unplanned absenteeism for management review
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and the prevention of operational delays
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to General Manager and Human Resources for action
• Develops budgets and approves expenditures for supplies, materials, and human capital
• Implements and maintains global standards, processes and policies
• Manages/participates in audits and subsequent corrections to validate the Quality System
• Resolves quality issues and acts as first contact person for customers while continuously improving the customer relationship
• Tracks and compiles employee time off, accident incidents, time keeping, and unplanned absenteeism for management review
• Performs other duties as required or requested by management

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of manufacturing and quality experience; or eight years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with IATF 16949 based quality management system.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous exposure to plant operating systems.
• Training in 5S, Lockout/Tag Out procedures, basic plant safety, and general machine operations.
• Based on competence and need, training or knowledge in Hazardous Waste, ISO 14001 Awareness, ISO 14001 Internal Auditing, ISO 14001 & Beyond, ISO 14001 Top Management, HazWaste/Operator Program Training, HazWaste Manifest and Core Program Training, HazWaste/Crisis Management Training.
• Must be familiar with policy applications in Quality, Materials, Health, Environmental, and Safety.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• General knowledge of XPPS
• SAP experience
• Experience in automotive parts manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses
• Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization

The physical demands described here are required to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.