Production Unit Manager Jobs

Your Job

Molex in Lincoln is looking for a new Production Unit Manager. You will be responsible for all inputs, outputs and other functions in the production unit including safety, quality, materials, planning, production, and environmental systems. We are looking for a strong people leader and developer who can work closely with other department heads in Lincoln, as well as across Molex and various customers and suppliers as well.

Molex creates connections for life by enabling technologies that transform the future and improve lives. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a complete range of connectivity products, services, and solutions for the data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics industries.

Our Team

In this role, this Production Unit Manager will report to our operations Manager. This role will have roughly 6 direct reports, all of which are supervisors and department leaders.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for supervision, support, and delegation of work between Planning, Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and the Tool Room
• Guide activities in all areas towards strategic goals (safety, quality, delivery, COPQ, innovation, growth, profitability).
• Embracing Principal Based Management and the role of the supervisor
• Responsible for ensuring the unit is running as cost effectively as possible.
• Enforce company policy and procedures and communicate any changes.
• Actively support Lean manufacturing initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate economic investments and strategic planning for the unit.
• Guide and direct the unit in investigating, designing, and building new processes.
• Pursue continual cost and productivity improvements in all daily activities.
• Resolve conflicts or priorities when required to ensure customer satisfaction.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Effective inter-personal skills
• Good management and presentation skills
• Sound decision making skills.
• Good problem solving and planning skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Proven success of developing teams and individuals
• Previous supervisory experience
• Understanding of economic based decision making
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• College degree in business or technical area
• Knowledge of molding processes and new technology

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf