Production Manager, Spartanburg, Sc

About Us: We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet. Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

About the Job:

Manage, direct and coordinate all areas of manufacturing production to achieve the required key metrics of the organization. Develop and maintain both a safe environment and a workforce capable of meeting performance standards in the present and future in accordance with production and delivery schedules. Manage a team of supervisors to help carry out necessary duties to achieve required KPIs

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or present a variety of key metric, manufacturing and operations reports to management. Analyze results and make recommendations for improvements.
• Hire and train employees, write or review performance appraisals and administer corrective action when appropriate. Develop and coach supervisors and other direct and indirect reports in their roles.
• Work with vendors to determine product specifications and work with purchasing function to purchase of equipment, materials, or parts. Evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• In conjunction with the quality function, conduct audits and reviews for non-conformances; initiate corrective and preventative action plans and validate their effectiveness.
• Participate in or lead 5S, Kaizen events, and quality workshops to continuously improve work methods and processes within areas of responsibility.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to meet objectives. Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Champion safety within the plant, ensuring the use of proper safety equipment, methods and behaviors as well as general housekeeping; take corrective action to address hazardous conditions and practices.
• Establish production operations policies, procedures, and control systems to meet objectives and KPI’s. Maintain internal controls within production departments.
• Plan, direct, schedule and coordinate the manufacturing departments and processes in the industrial plant to ensure that daily and monthly objectives and KPI’s are met.

Key Requirements:

• Results oriented, self-directed, attention to detail, meets agreed deadlines.
• Decision making; analytical skills; ability to lead, develop and motivate others.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Seven or more years of experience in supervision in a multi-shift manufacturing setting.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present information through the spoken and written work, motivate, influence and persuade others in a desired direction to achieve objectives.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office products. Experience with ERP system highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Change management skills to lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Ability to establish good working relationships and develop strong teamwork.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama TWS. Apply now and become part of a Company that values collaboration, expertise, productivity, and ownership.