Knowledge Operations Manager Jobs in Crofton, KY

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa's vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Metalsa's Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa's Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.

Objective: To implement, supervise, and manage press operations to ensure alignment of policies, training, responsibilities, forecasting, processes, and on-time delivery is delivered at the lowest cost through continuous improvement while meeting plant and corporation objectives and financial performance. Oversee all press operations in the facility.

What does your day look like?

• Enforce and direct subordinates to follow all safety procedures to achieve plant goal of zero accidents. 

• Implement and supervise manufacturing policies and training that facilitate the highest quality product with on time delivery at the lowest cost through continuous improvement activities.

• Oversees daily/monthly production activities, responsible for achieving production targets and reporting issues to area manager which requires adjustments in manpower, processes, responsibilities and disciplinary actions.

• Assist area manager in the development of the annual profit plan which involves defining departmental budgets, forecasting, direct labor, identifying equipment requirements, establishes quality goals and outlining continuous improvement programs.

• Provide input and support to new product plans/programs.

• Assist area manager to enhance the business objectives and financial performances of the Plant, Division and Corporation.

• Additional responsibilities as required - this position is subject to change as the needs of the department change

What will you bring: Academic and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field of study
• 5 to 8 Years of experience at Press Area as Salary
• 3 to 5 years of Experience as Press Operations Manager
• Weekend Availability (On Demand)
• Availability after Work Hours to Support Escalations and monitor Press Results
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Technical knowledge of Procedures, Products, Planning, Quality, Safety and Processes
• Product knowledge with component identification
• Quality Focus
• Experience with employee involved teams
• Lean manufacturing
• Quality Management Systems
• Human Development Management
• Cross functional leadership
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
• Logistics

Key Success Factors: Leadership Competencies 

Integrity and Trust Compassion Perseverance Interpersonal Savvy Conflict management Planning Problem Solving Organizational Agility Building Effective Teams Developing direct reports and others

What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being and career growth.

• Paid Time off: 15 days of prorated vacation + paid holidays 

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

• Health Care Support: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

• Employee perks: Vehicle purchase discount with GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Toyota

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Metalsa: We are a global Mexican company with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world, seeking to minimize the environmental impact through innovation in our processes and products. For more information visit www.metalsa.com