Mixer jobs in Kentucky

Summary: This position reports to the Vice President of Operations. In this role, the incumbent will be accountable for achieving production targets while efficiently managing all operations for the specified value stream that include employee safety, manufacturing effectiveness and product quality through the use of strong leadership skills and continuous improvement techniques. The qualified candidate is responsible for their products from initial schedule through completed vehicle, along with necessary root-cause analysis of manufacturing related quality concerns.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

1. Through joint consideration and planning, determine and establish long and short-range operations objectives which are consistent with existing sales, projected forecasts, inventory requirements, and other related factors involved in the manufacturing process. Ensure management processes and Operational processes are adhered to.

2. Plan and develop manufacturing schedules based on available labor, workforce capabilities, machine and materials availability, tooling requirements, and manufacturing capacities. Develop and implement monthly production plans to meet or exceed targets and manage the monthly objectives for all direct operations personnel. Manage schedules for all jobs to meet quoted lead times and provide feedback on available lead times for quotation purposes. Communicate plans to meet master production schedule with appropriate personnel.

3. Work jointly with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Chain Departments to ensure efficient and optimal use of resources to deliver business objectives.

4. Maintain close involvement in all the various operational functions through the analysis of reports, holding supervisory meetings, policy revision/enforcement, general observations, and personal contacts to ensure the positive coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance, schedule compliance, proper utilization of manufacturing personnel, skills utilization, machine capabilities and capacities, equipment and facilities.

5. Oversee and coordinate various programs which are essential to operations such as HSE, OSHA compliance, EPA compliance, ISO, work standards, engineering improvements, cost reduction, input on wage and salary related matters, housekeeping, etc.

6. Regularly assess talent with the objective being to utilize personnel in the best manner to attain company-wide goals and meet agreed targets. Recruit, develop and motivate direct reporting staff, conduct hands-on training and development of staff.

7. Project a positive image to peers and associates at all levels and provide a positive leadership role in the integration of efforts between operations and all other functional areas within the Company.

Core Competencies:

Results Driven – Maximizes effort to remove obstacles to achieve business results and establishes aggressive goals for yourself in your job function. Focuses efforts on both processes and results; conveys a strong sense of urgency driving issues to closure.

Planning & Organizing – The ability to plan, prioritize, set objectives, and action plans to achieve results in a timely and cost-effective manner. Plans and organizes work, coordinates with others, and establishes appropriate priorities. Demonstrates the ability to determine the appropriate sequence of activities for completing work. Prepares realistic estimates of the time needed for completing work.

Execution – The ability to manage work and time to maximize productivity; problem solves effectively; acts decisively, demonstrating confidence, conviction, and sound judgment; manages resources to control costs and achieve objectives; maintains effectiveness in varying tasks, environments, and responsibilities.

Analysis – Clearly defines complex issues despite incomplete information and recognizes key interrelationships and patterns among a variety of issues, processes, and problems. Demonstrates the ability to identify the constituent parts of problems and is capable of presenting resolutions to problems and issues based on a solid understanding of the information and their interrelationships. Has the ability to detect flaws in reasoning.

Lean & Continuous Improvement – Has shown substantial and documented success in applying lean and continuous improvement tools within operations and other functions. The ability to create and implement an improvement strategy which employs the principles of lean including employee training and setting lean improvement targets._ (Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt preferred)._

Communication – The ability to convey ideas and information (verbally and in writing) simply and convincingly. Speaks and writes clearly and concisely. Facilitates open discussion and utilizes communication methods appropriate to the situation. Expresses reactions and opinions without intimidating others.

Leadership – The ability to motivate, develop, appraise, teach, counsel and delegate, which includes exhibiting and articulating management values and company goals. Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires respect and trust, motivates others to perform well, and reacts well under pressure.

Decision Making – The ability to reason and reach sound conclusions in a timely manner, which includes acting independently or seeking counsel and accepting responsibility for decisions made. Demonstrates the ability to apply a broad base of knowledge, information, and deep expertise to address critical issues. Demonstrates the ability to consider all relevant issues when making decisions. Addresses issues critically and logically evaluating alternatives before making decisions. Makes decisions in a timely manner balancing analysis with decisiveness.

Self-Development – Demonstrates an awareness of one’s own capabilities and seeks opportunities to acquire new knowledge, skills, and job responsibilities. Seeks opportunities to apply new skills to the job and accepts feedback on performance readily and in a positive manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree in Engineering. MBA a plus.
• Position requires a minimum of 10 in manufacturing leadership of both hourly and salaried team members.
• Experience in automotive or specialty vehicle field preferred. Experience in job shop / customer manufacturing applications.
• Strong systems background in project management, scheduling, inventory management and general accounting.
• Must be interested in future promotion and growth through assignments within CSTH.
• Competency using all Microsoft Office applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cynthiana, KY 41031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person