| Essential Responsibilities |
- Accountable for functional, business, broad company objectives, and financial planning to facilitate the overall business strategy using lean / continuous improvement as the methodology and underlying process
- Drive excellent Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), plant safety and environmental programs and processes, to meet or exceed goals
- Responsible for meeting varied customer delivery requirements and striving for customer delight
- Continue to attract, retain and develop the talent needed for superior performance
- Responsible for implementation of quality improvement processes and the quality system which drives customer facing results in product infancy, reliability and internal yield performance
- Foster and enhance the lean culture utilizing Heijunka, Just-in-Time (JIT) and Jidoka principles resulting in continually improved performance in tact time attainment, cycle reduction, and improved flexibility for mix
- Lead / provide resource, support and drive cost productivity projects which support the labor, design and sourcing cost strategies
- Manage the resource to achieve cost performance expectations with an operating budget
- Drive year over year improvement in inventory turns and asset management through cycle reduction and implementation of Lean principles
- Integrate closely with Engineering and Sourcing to provide cross-functional integration necessary for effective New Product Introduction (NPI), cost out strategies, and execution / security of supply
- Partner with the overall Erie site to drive growth and change in a fast-moving, high-energy environment |
| Desired Characteristics |
- Demonstrated skills in project management, influencing, and facilitation skills
- Ability to work cross functionally throughout all levels of organization
- Self-directing / Self motivating leader with contagious passion
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to effectively influence and motivate staff
- Strong knowledge and application of Lean Manufacturing
- Demonstrated plant managers experience
- Strong knowledge of budgeting / financial processes
- Demonstrated leadership of creating an inclusive work culture
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
- Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans
- Strong analytical, project management and organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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