Who We Want:

The Engineering Manager will serve in a hybrid leadership role within the facility, overseeing the engineering, maintenance, and crib departments. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the plant engineering team to achieve optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational performance. This employee will lead by example—personally executing key responsibilities while effectively delegating to team members—to drive productivity and maximize profitability. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role manages a team of engineers and plays a critical part in ensuring smooth, efficient plant operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, develops and implements Manufacturing Engineering department policies and goals.
• Plans Manufacturing Engineering department schedules and prioritizes Manufacturing Engineering activities needed to launch new programs, implement engineering changes, reduce downtime, improve production efficiency, improve manufacturing methods, improve product quality, maximize work force utilization, and improve facility layout.
• Supervises and directs activities of Manufacturing Engineers and Controls Engineers.
• Develops detailed plans for all aspects of new product launch related to Engineering and coordinates planning activity with other departments.
• Assists with developing program equipment specifications, PFMEA development, customer documentation, and establishing standard work processes.
• Analyzes production and maintenance reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance issues in order to reduce costs and prevent operational delays, or assists Manufacturing Engineers with interpreting data and resolving problems.
• Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made, and allocates operating budget. Approves department requisitions following company policies and procedures.
• Obtains quotes from vendors/suppliers, reviews quotes, and makes recommendations on vendor selection.
• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 7AM-4PM M-F position located at our Plant in Walker, MI. 

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BSME with 5 years of engineering management experience preferred

• Has high standards of performance for self. 
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
•  Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
•  Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
•  Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. 
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, interpret, and explain complex documents including but not limited to work instructions, blueprints, statistical data, CAD data, and CMM data.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to utilize statistical tools and interpret complex sets of data including multiple variables.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in complex situations.

• Business Acumen:  Understands the “big picture” impact of decisions – how the key drivers of the business impact the company’s financial statements.
• Communication:  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings.  Consultation.
• Critical Evaluation:  Use an objective and balanced approached toward analysis and decision making

• Leadership and Navigation:  Possess strategic awareness and the ability to lead a team to meet strategic goals.
• Technical Ability (preferred):
  • PLC programming, Project development, troubleshooting with SLC 500, ControlLogix, GuardLogix (Safety) processors using RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 software.
  • ABB IRC5 Robot programming with Robot Studio, Electrical troubleshooting of IRC5 Electrical Cabinet, Analyzing spot welding process with Test Signal Viewer,Tune master software, Configuring electronic position switches, Robot networking, Teach Pendant troubleshooting, repair.
  • Programing and troubleshooting of HMI PanelView touchscreen applications using FactoryTalkView Studio software.

Program weld schedules for different spot, projection and mig welding applications with RAFT Gateway software, troubleshooting WT6000 MFDC welding controllers.

Who We Want:

The Assistant General Manager will support oversight of daily plant operations from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will also develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

What You'll Do:

• Define and prioritize operational goals and objective and manage projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines. Direct the team in solving specific challenges and overcoming project roadblocks when necessary, so that agreed upon goals and objectives are met.  Guide direct personnel toward the achievement of established goals.
• Work with human resources department to recruit/hire employees needed to execute the functions of your responsible business area and help to influence the development of and implement strategies and programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional people.
• Mentor operational and logistic team members, managers, team leaders, and other contributing members, assisting in creating professional and technical growth goals for each team member. Identify future leaders within the company and support their leadership development.
• Interface with customers on key issues to resolve and communicate action plans as needed.
• Establish goals and drive improvement of key performance measures as determined each year.
• Write and/or present effective memos, letters, e-mail messages, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using appropriate language and tone

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift / 8AM-5PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• High School Diploma required
• 5+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility
• Proven leadership experience required
• Strong business acumen (P&L, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP experience
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• Union relations / experience in a union (UAW) environment strongly preferred
• Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.
• Has high standards of performance for self.
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Financial Management

Who We Want:

The General Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will also develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

What You'll Do:

• Define and prioritize operational goals and objective and manage projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines. Direct the team in solving specific challenges and overcoming project roadblocks when necessary, so that agreed upon goals and objectives are met.  Guide direct personnel toward the achievement of established goals.
• Complete and present annual performance appraisals for all direct report employees, outlining positive and negative performance, and document a plan of action for sub-par performers. Assess the skill level of employees and provide training as needed to advance skills.   Provide feedback for employee’s annual appraisal that perform in other areas but are not direct reports. 
• Work with human resources department to recruit/hire employees needed to execute the functions of your responsible business area and help to influence the development of and implement strategies and programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional people.
• Mentor operational and logistic team members, managers, team leaders, and other contributing members, assisting in creating professional and technical growth goals for each team member. Identify future leaders within the company and support their leadership development.
• Interface with customers on key issues to resolve and communicate action plans as needed.
• Establish goals and drive improvement of key performance measures as determined each year.
• Write and/or present effective memos, letters, e-mail messages, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using appropriate language and tone

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility
• Proven leadership experience required
• Strong business acumen (P&L, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP experience
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Union relations / experience in a union (UAW) environment strongly preferred
• Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred
• Previous experience in automotive industry preferred
• Has high standards of performance for self
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely

Who We Want:

The General Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They will also develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.

What You'll Do:

• Define and prioritize operational goals and objective and manage projects to meet corporate goals and customer deadlines. Direct the team in solving specific challenges and overcoming project roadblocks when necessary, so that agreed upon goals and objectives are met.  Guide direct personnel toward the achievement of established goals.
• Complete and present annual performance appraisals for all direct report employees, outlining positive and negative performance, and document a plan of action for sub-par performers. Assess the skill level of employees and provide training as needed to advance skills.   Provide feedback for employee’s annual appraisal that perform in other areas but are not direct reports. 
• Work with human resources department to recruit/hire employees needed to execute the functions of your responsible business area and help to influence the development of and implement strategies and programs that attract, develop, reward, and retain exceptional people.
• Mentor operational and logistic team members, managers, team leaders, and other contributing members, assisting in creating professional and technical growth goals for each team member. Identify future leaders within the company and support their leadership development.
• Interface with customers on key issues to resolve and communicate action plans as needed.
• Establish goals and drive improvement of key performance measures as determined each year.
• Write and/or present effective memos, letters, e-mail messages, reports, and presentations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using appropriate language and tone

When and Where:
This will be a 1st Shift M-F position located at our Plant in Irving, TX. 
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5+ years’ experience leading the operation of a multi-shift production facility
• Proven leadership experience required
• Strong business acumen (P&L, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy required, including MS Office (Excel) and ERP/MRP experience
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Union relations / experience in a union (UAW) environment strongly preferred
• Experience with Plex Systems ERP strongly preferred
• Previous experience in automotive industry preferred
• Has high standards of performance for self
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely