APU MANAGER (Autonomous Production Unit)

APU Manager / Area Manager

Manage and lead all the following activities pertaining to his / her area of responsibility; safety, personnel, quality, maintenance, efficiency and cost saving.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Work cross functionally across the organization
• Work with the Plant Manager to develop Action Plan to improve Productivity and efficiency within the area.
• Track and report monthly the results of the Action Plan.
• Lead safety policy deployment in the area according to company policy and standards.
• Responsible for providing production with quality, time and cost effectiveness.
• Implement 5s program within the area.
• Manage all labor aspect within the area with the help and support of HR.
• Manage all quality aspect within the area with the help and support of maintenance department.
• Ensure that schedule is met on daily bases and address issues with material department as needed.
• Perform any duties assigned by management not outlined in the above responsibilities.
• Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities : Supervises the Production Supervisors in the assembly and cement, or molding department.

Requirements : Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all departments and Management Staff, and other plant and office personnel. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must understand all processes in a manufacturing environment.

Education & / or Experience :

Mathematical Skills :

Must have good understanding of general mathematical reasoning. With a proven ability to make decisions based on data.

Computer Skills :

Microsoft Office, ADP Etime, and MAPICS / AS400

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Employee may be required to travel.

Work Environment :

The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required.