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Southland Industries

Detailer I Plumbing or Piping

smithville, TN

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Job description

To plan, direct and coordinate the manufacturing processes of exhaust systems in accordance with pre-established company objectives, driving Safety, Quality, and optimizing cost for business unit.  Must also read, support, and manage a budget effectively. Develop and maintain an effective organization through the selection, training, compensation and motivation of all personnel.

nnDuties and Responsibilities:

nnDirect the business unit team in the preparation and implementation of operating plans and strategies consistent with agreed to business plan. 

nDrive Safety through the proper use of machines, tools and equipment, appraise technological developments, investigative, feasibility of new equipment and techniques, and prepare dependable cost estimates for changes in manufacturing methods.

nDevelop and/or evaluate programs designed to improve the manufacturing performance in Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Inventory.

nProvide, implement, and administer quality assurance and engineering control functions to ensure product reliability and conformance to customer and federal specifications in the most effective and economical manner possible.

nMaintain and improve product income levels through waste reduction, cost reduction, Kaizen events, and cost improvement plans.

nMaintain a high degree of integrity in inventory control and production reporting.

nEnsure compliance with applicable regulation issued by OSHA, EPA, EEOC, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

nMaintain proper shop disciplines and procedures ensuring timely and accurate data input and manufacturing cost controls.

nManage the manufacturing departments with the appropriate communication or goals, performance feedback, corrective action, and rewards and recognition to provide optimum employee relations.

nInitiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality management system.

nIdentify and record any problems relating to product, process and quality systems.  Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels

nVerify the implementation of solutions for all abnormalities using the TMS philosophy.

nControl further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

nRepresent the needs of the customer in internal functions in addressing quality system requirements.

nDefine, document, maintain and continuously improve, if required, the plant’s quality policy relevant to the plant’s goals and expectations and the needs of its customers.

nNotifies Plant Manager and appropriate staff members in the event of nonconforming process, product or quality system element.

nBe responsible for the maintenance of employee awareness of the plant’s Safety and Quality policies to keep employees committed.

nDefine the cross-functional quality system to ensure appropriate activities are conducted during the various phases of the product life cycle.

nBe responsible for preparation, publication, distribution, and maintenance of the quality management system.

nBe responsible for coordinating the requirements of the quality management system with the customers’ quality requirements.

nBe responsible for implementing and maintaining a system, which identifies and records any problems relating to Safety, the Product, Process or Quality Management System.

nHave the authority and responsibility to ensure that processes / machinery utilized in the manufacturing process and the verification process are capable of meeting both customer and quality plan expectations as well as Safety lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.

nHave the authority and responsibility to ensure customer product requirements are maintained as scheduled.

nHave the responsibility to ensure environmental polices and procedures shall be followed.

n nRequired Skills

Required Experience

nRequired Qualifications:

nnBachelor's Degree required in management or engineering

nMinimum 5 years experience leading salaried individuals and 100+ team members

nSolid understanding of operations KPI's and ability to meet or exceed goals 

nCommitment to EH&S and Quality with working knowledge of creating a culture and improving performance in these areas 

nWorking understanding of finance, cost and accounting principles. 

nGeneral understanding of all responsible areas, functions and their duties 

nExceptional communication skills both verbally and written 

nProven experience driving employee engagement 

nFamiliarity with engineering systems 

nPreferred Qualifications:

n nnMBA preferred

nStrong leadership skills with the ability to manage in a fast pace environment with cross functional teams

nAutomotive experience building exhaust systems for OEM

nWorking experience in Engineering, Quality and Materials Management preferred

nKnowledge of metal forming, welding, and assembly

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smithville, TN, 37166, US

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