Focus Factory Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating all functions of a focused factory (New Product Introduction, +QDCI, In-sourcing, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, Employee Performance, Supply Chain Performance).  Responsible for partnering with Value Stream Leader to drive profitable growth for Value Stream.  Generally supports multiple-site Focus Factory or has site responsibility for Focus Factory location.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Safety: Responsible for safety and environmental issues within the focus factory.

• Quality: Accountable for quality across three phases:

  • Incoming supplier quality

  • Internal quality (manufacturing processes)

  • External quality (customer satisfaction and finished goods quality)

• Delivery: Responsible for achieving 95% or greater target compliance while reducing lead times to customers.

• Cost: Leads continuous improvement efforts across the value stream to drive month-over-month cost reduction.

• ABS Leader: Responsible for applying and mentoring others in the use of ABS tools for continuous improvement (Kanban, Standard Work, 5S, SMED, TPM, etc.).

• Innovation: Continuously seeks and develops innovative ways to improve processes.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced English: Fluent in English at an advanced level.

• At least Bachelor Degree complete. Master Degree is a plus.

• Emotional Intelligence: Building trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting emotions and behavior, and ensuring that responses align with values and deliver intended results.

• Strategic Influence: Creating and executing influence strategies that gain commitment to one’s ideas and persuade key stakeholders to take action that advances shared interests and business goals.

• Building Organizational Talent: Establishing systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential, enabling the organization to meet current and future business challenges.

• Energizing the Organization: Motivating increased employee effort by communicating a compelling view of the organization’s purpose and future state in a way that helps others understand the importance of their contributions.

• Sharing Responsibility: Delegating authority and responsibilities to others to move decision-making and accountability downward through the organization, stretching individual capabilities while accomplishing the business unit’s strategic priorities.

• Microsoft Office: Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

• Valid Passport and Visa are a plus.