Location: Findlay,OH, USA
* Position requires excellent people skills - must be able to communicate with diverse levels of employees
* Knowledge and experience in Continuous Improvement Programs
* Responsible for the daily performance of the manufacturing facility(ies).
* Facilitate global benchmarking and lead center cooperation.
* Development of a monthly SIOP and Production Smooth Plan.
* Report out plant metrics as prescribed in BOS
* Controlling & Planning: Implements the LC's short, mid and long-term goals according
* to strategic and operative planning.
* Is responsible for budget planning for own area of responsibility. Reviews
* performance of budgets.
* Ensures timely and cost-effective production and delivery of product per customer
* requirements. Ensures innovative use of existing resources utilizing lean
* manufacturing techniques and systems.
* Leads operations to achieve benchmark levels for attainment, scrap and lean
* processes.
* Leadership and Management: Is responsible for all hourly and salary associates
* working in the manufacturing areas. Ensures efficient planning and staffing.
* Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Ensures that all legal and Freudenberg requirements regarding Health, Safety and Environment are fulfilled.
* Ensures customer satisfaction. Promotes employee's quality awareness and initiates relevant training. Initiates and leads scrap reduction projects
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* Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
* 10 years Operations Management or leadership experience
* MS office proficiency needed
* Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently
* Must be actively working toward or willing to achieve Green Belt Certification
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* Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
* Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
* Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
* Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.