Production Process Manager

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE! Up to $70,000 + 15% bonus

About the Company

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face to face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be tasked with facilitating and implementing company culture and processes at a local plant level.

Position Responsibilities

Function objectives are to ensure the deployment and implementation of COMPANY culture, policies and actions, at local level

Ensure the local sustainability of COMPANY culture, policies and actions, through standardization of behaviors, practices and resources

Conduct workshops and projects relevant to Program implementation

Ensure the guidance and support to training processes, including the build – up of specialists and delegated training agents

Ensure the support to Manager and other team structures

Investigates any new concepts or ideas that could improve any aspect specific to manufacturing/production.

Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis

Team member on various Continuous Improvement teams within the organization.

Any other reasonable request made by management.

Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment

Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Michigan and/or any other province or state, while representing COMPANY or during the use of any COMPANY provided equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required)

Minimum 5-10 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies

Worked with lean manufacturing systems

Skills (language, technical, computer etc.)

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships

Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Office

Ability to deal with conflict and/or resistance

Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to analyze information received from a variety of sources and provide recommendations

Education

College Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or relevant knowledge in lean systems, methods and tools (kaizen etc.)

What We Offer

Assorted benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, Paid time off and pet insurance that start on the 1st day of your employment

National network of clients/companies in a variety of industries

Competitive wages based on experience levels

Experienced and specialized recruiters that have a strong passion for client service and identifying opportunities