MAT Friction · 21 hours ago
Production Manager - Fencing (Welded Wire)
Gastonia, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expMAT Friction is a global manufacturing company with a strong presence in the industry, and they are seeking a Plant Manager to oversee production operations. The role involves supervising daily production, managing personnel, and ensuring operational excellence to meet quality and safety standards.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Supervise daily production to meet order schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
Supervise on-site or remote hourly personnel to ensure appropriate staffing of the facility
Work to drive a safety and quality-focused production business while driving operational excellence by maintaining high OEE
Responsible for managing and leading the onsite functional teams of repairs and maintenance, tool and die, production, warehouse, quality, and other supporting personnel based in Gastonia, NC
Work side by side with operators to troubleshoot issues
Manage, report, document, and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
Propose, justify, and implement capital expenditures for sustaining, growing, or improving our current operations at Gastonia, NC, and Riverside, CA, according to the submitted proposals
Coordinate cross-training and knowledge sharing with the sister plant based in Vietnam
Work with the team to build solutions for operational-related challenges at the site
Assist the VP/GM with special projects as assigned (e.g., M&A operation reviews, establishing new production lines)
Supervise traffic personnel to ensure product ships on time in full (OTIF)
Work with purchasing to ensure market-competitive cost structure on purchased services and materials
Supervise quality personnel to ensure incoming raw material and foster good production to MAT standards
Meet customer on time to fill (OTIF) requirements
Ensure the factory operates at the budgeted cost level and appropriate adjustments are made to the cost structure as time changes
Set daily production priorities and communicate clearly with crews
Train and coach operators to meet safety, quality, and performance expectations
Promote accountability, teamwork, and a safe work environment
Develop and empower employees to grow and assume more significant roles and responsibilities, allowing them to advance their professional careers as well as for succession planning via the Next Level program
Communicate the plant performance and results to the team. Utilize and update visual communications on the plant floor
Assist in the recruitment and retention of personnel based out of the facility
Ensure all employees adhere to corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines. Take corrective action as required within corporate guidelines or by governing laws
Track output, downtime, and scrap, taking action to improve efficiency
Monitor material usage daily to prevent shortages
Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and resolve late or damaged shipments
Work with warehouse/receiving to confirm counts and quality of incoming materials
Drive cost savings through yield improvements and scrap reduction
Responsible for the overall profit and loss results at an operating level for the plant
Evaluate the financial implications of changes made in the operation to achieve maximum profitability
Keep BOMs accurate and updated as products or processes change
Forecast raw material needs based on sales orders, inventory levels, and seasonality
Order wire, steel, and coatings to maintain proper stock without overbuying
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or sufficient years of experience
Ten (6-10) or more years in a manufacturing environment
Lean thinker, demonstrated passion and experience implementing and working in a Lean environment
Proven ability to develop a culture of safety and 5S
Proven leader who can drive success through daily task management and accountability
Demonstrated success in leadership development and effective succession planning
Preferred
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus
Experience working in a TS 16949 facility
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employer Provided Life/AD&D
And More
Company
MAT Friction
Groupe industriel international, MAT développe, fabrique et distribue des équipements principalement pour le secteur de l'automobile (60% de son activité).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase