Location: Findlay,OH, USA
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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Some of your Benefitsarrow_right
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Personal Development
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
location_on Findlay, OH
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trip_origin Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
Operations Manager
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Responsibilitiesarrow_right
* 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
Qualificationsarrow_right
* 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.