Job Description

Cold Press Production Manager

Location: US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Cold Press Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and executing the daily operations of the Press and Assembly Departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads the development of work instructions, training on processes, and supervises daily operations.

2. Monitors and reports daily production activities with regards to SPC.

3. Identifies, develops, and implements strategies to attain production targets with respect to SQDCM.

4. Leads daily production meetings to communicate production goals and provide feedback on overall team

performance.

5. Evaluates employee areas of improvement and implements strategies relating to employee development.

6. Provides overall employee/team development strategies through training, coaching, counseling, and

performance measurement.

7. Responsible for the engineering functions of the assembly/press dept.

8. Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule.

9. Participation in the Internal ISO 9001/IATF 16949 Audit schedule (applies only to certified ISO 9001/IATF 16949

internal auditors).

10. Participation and cooperation in answering questions and providing information for internal and external audits

regarding or related to ISO 9001/IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and customer standards.

11. Other activities as related to the scope of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. BS in Operations Management, or other similar type of business curriculum -or- 8 plus years’ experience in

automotive transfer/prog press/metal stamping/robotic welding.

2. Experience in supervising other employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Familiarization with MRP and scheduling concepts preferably SAP.

2. Exceptional computer skills, particular with Excel, Production, and Inventory Control Systems.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

1. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to

handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear

3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds

4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time

5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand

8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.