Operations Manager na Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic NVH and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking a motivated and committed Operations Manager to assist in leading the manufacturing operations in Oregon, Ohio located in the Metro Toledo area. 

The ideal candidate will have previous Tier One Automotive Manufacturing Leadership Experience. This is a hands-on, involved leadership role for someone looking for an opportunity to develop a team and manufacturing operations of acoustic parts for major OEMs in the US.

The Operations Manager d irects and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with production of company product(s), utilizing knowledge of throughput, inventory and operating expenses.  Confers with staff to establish standards, controls and budgets while maintaining optimum production and the utilization of human resources.  Reviews and analyzes plant performance data for reports, both internal and external and identify abnormal situations.

Responsibilities of the Operations Manager: 

• Responsible for a multi-functional plant producing products for customers. Supervises plant manufacturing and shift supervision. 
• Will make decisions that will have a significant impact on the business of the company in terms of costs, schedules, and customer relationships.
• Oversees daily activities of factory to include, Manufacturing
• Interfaces with Plant Manager and sister plants to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling production.
• Troubleshoot production and maintenance issues and immediately enacts contingency plans as needed.
• Review on going performance results to targets, takes corrective action, implement, and measure results.
• Establish standards, controls, and budgets while maintaining optimum production.
• Direct and guide the need for change for the purpose of improving methods by the use of measurable standards, realistic goals and accountability for improvement
• Support the activities of subordinates, communicate vision and develop individuals for the purpose of growth.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Ensures processes and equipment correspond to the best affordable standards.
• Ensures process and equipment warrant permanent improvements in controllability and productivity.
• Directs and guides manufacturing methods by the use of throughput, inventory, and operating expense as the method of operation.
• Adherence to plant safety requirements as established by company policy.
• Supports the activities of subordinates, communicates vision, and develops individuals for the purpose of growth.
• Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage personnel assigned.
• Participate in production decisions concerning new product lines.
• Establish and maintain the Production schedule for each product and meet release dates.
• Plant facility layout and ergonomics.
• Responsible for production – related communication flow and coordination between all resources.
• Coordinate with plant human resources and/or corporate human resources with regards to development, training, recruitment and evaluation of personnel.
• Responsible to manage personnel and projects within his/her departments.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals. 

Preferred Requirements of the Operations Manager: 

• 5-8 years of experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing.
• Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational and communication abilities, technical and mechanical background desirable. 
• Knowledge of customer product line and internal manufacturing processes to include all functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as equipment and machinery. 
• Computer experience (M/S Word, Excel), ERP systems.
• Knowledge of P&L statements and the ability to understand accounting statements in order to maintain a profitable operation. 

Benefits for the Operations Manager: 

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one’s career.
• Salary range is $102,000 - $115,000.  Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(K) match, fully vested.
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960s in Europe decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is, one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers.

Join Adler Pelzer’s team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, has guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world.

To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

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