Position Overview:
We are currently seeking an Assistant General Manager for our Arlington, TX facility.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide reports and information to the General Manager as necessary
- Manage all facility activities and personnel reporting to this position
- Effectively communicate with all internal customers, plant management, and team members; maintain positive employee relations; listen to issues and concerns and display leadership in driving accountability and responsiveness
- Maintain open, honest relationships with fellow team members; treat all team members with dignity and respect
- Follow the principles of the IAC Code of Conduct with regard to people and practices
- Display complete ownership of the operation aspects of the plant including being a visible leader and setting priorities and objectives for safety, quality, launch activities, housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement
- Report on the status of projects as required
- Provide motivation and a results-oriented environment
- Conduct performance evaluations of reporting personnel as specified by company goals
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist Team Members in solving work problems, including personnel and process issues
- Promote and facilitate the Open Door Process without reprisal, effective communication, and fair treatment
- Handle confidential information on a regular basis; uphold confidentiality and build trust in Management
- Adhere to customer requirements, business operating systems, and company policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
- Able to set priorities, create clarity, manage expectations, and lead others
- Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive Team Member relations
- Able to prepare, read, and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, team members, suppliers, and customers
- Able to communicate in front of an audience during training and/or meetings
- Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
- Able to work under the pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, production deadlines, and managing multiple priorities
- Able to work flexible and additional hours as required
- Able to use computer and software as required
Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressively more responsible supervisory/managerial and leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing operations (Automotive experience a must)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business-Related Field preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
- Strong communication skills, performance and proficiency management, staffing management, time management, coordination, training, financial planning, efficient in standards development, sound in decision making and strategic management
- Excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping, etc.
- Working knowledge of automotive industry quality standards
- Honest with high integrity and a positive approach
- Excellent human management skills
- Good technical skills
IAC Perks:
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Company events
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Looking for a next-level career? Apply today!