JOB DESCRIPTION

We run together. We’re stronger together. You belong here.

At Meritor, we live by the Meritor Code – our shared commitment to be our best. Each one of us contributes to our culture rooted in driving innovation and championing inclusion for all. Our success has always been centered on collaboration, bringing together diverse talent and ideas to drive innovation and promote continuous learning. We empower our team members to do what’s right for our customers and each other every day, championing flexible and sustainable teamwork where everyone feels valued and can make an impact.

Meritor is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to coach, facilitate and drive production team performance within a defined business unit to support our York, SC plant which manufactures brake components and assembly brakes for Classes 5 through 8 on-highway, coach and bus and military vehicles. The Manufacturing manager will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s polies and applicable laws. They will also develop site operations specialists, maintains excellent customer contact and manage all financial aspects of his position.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Coaching of teams, and providing both technical expertise and Human Relations skills, in order to assist the team with problem solving, while maintaining ultimate responsibility for the team’s performance.
•    Responsible for training and development of the teams in Continuous Improvement
•    Drive the team towards diagnosing problems and in implementing necessary modifications.
•    Communicate performance status to the production team and support team
•    Serve as a liaison between other teams and operating systems.
•    Implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
•    Interprets company policies to teams and Interprets enforces safety regulations.
•    Facilitate team meetings and team training.
•    Maintain good customer and vendor relations.
•    Coordinate machine repair and preventative maintenance.
•    Motivate teams to achieve team goals.
•    Develops and ensures that operating budgets are within forecasted levels.
•    Identifies and addresses strengths and weaknesses of production team members through training, counseling, and corrective action when required..

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is required. Advanced degree is a plus. 

•    Minimum 5 of years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.

•    Minimum 7 of years’ work history in a heavy manufacturing production environment required 

•    Product launch experience with increasing responsibility in Operations, Engineering, and/or Continuous Improvement preferred.

•    Ability to develop or embrace vision and strategies with a passion to win with people oriented processes as an inspirational leader.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•    Team orientation with the ability to influence others.

•    Hands-on preference to work in manufacturing floor area when necessary to resolve issues with all levels of personnel.

•     Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams and individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines and geographies.

•    Ability to make decisions under pressure and on tight time lines.

•    Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines with a problem solving mentality. (DMAIC, Shainin, Lean, 8D, 5 Why, Is/Is Not)

•    Continuous improvement driven with a willingness to adopt new ideas/skills.

•    Previous experience with lean manufacturing methods and Toyota Production System based manufacturing.

•    Expert user of appropriate office and manufacturing related technologies, CAD and/or 3D literacy a must.

•    Experience implementing all aspects of Total Productive Maintenance.

•    Understanding/expertise with ERP Systems, preferably Oracle

•    Thoroughly proficient in PC application software (Minitab, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Meritor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.