Job Title: Mold&Bladder Unit Manager
Department: TP)Production Management Team
Shift: Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Production Management Director

About the Mold&Bladder Unit Manager position

We are looking for someone who will lead, manage and coordinate all mold & bladder activities for continuous improvement of production efficiency in tire manufacturing, control processes to ensure optimal throughput efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.

M&B Unit Manager responsibilities are:

• Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5S workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of work life
• Manage human and material resources to meet TP’s target requirements
• Maintain existing operating conditions and rapidly identify improvement opportunities
• Lead, demonstrate, and enforce TP safety protocols, compliance/ regulatory requirements, reporting, administration, budgeting, supplier base, customer expectations, etc.
• Establish, execute and monitor the Mold and bladder operation plan for plant expansion, drive continuous improvement
• Lead the implementation of more efficient processes by focusing on opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and assess performance of staff and hold staff to operational and leadership expectations; conduct performance appraisals; take immediate actions when underperformance is identified
• Lead and manage staff, ensure responsibilities are understood, hold others accountable, ensure consistency and never accept the status quo as acceptable
• Ensure efficient and effective collaboration between departmental suppliers and customers with regular communication and information
• Develop training materials, organize and provide timely and relevant training utilizing methods to ensure understanding and immediate application
• Manage budget and identify and drive cost control initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Problem-Solving Ability

• Problem-solving ability: Analyze data to identify the root cause of given tasks, develop improvement plans to address the root cause, implement them, and monitor their effectiveness. Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Able to document and report the problem-solving process in a report

Leadership

• Able to manage and direct subordinates to achieve goals, and to motivate them

Mold Management

• Understand the entire process (Disassembly – Cleaning – AVH cleaning – Inspection) and manage molds on the floor
• Manage the Mold inventory system to ensure precision and operational effectiveness
• Manage mold utilization in alignment with the team's comprehensive operational strategy

Mold Repair Management

• Establish and implement mold handling and storage procedure for optimal maintenance conditions
• Manage budget for mold repair costs, drive cost improvement activities
• Manage and nurture client relationships with vendors for mold repair

Cleaning the Mold

• Develop full understanding of operating conditions of mold cleaning equipment
• Drive cost control initiatives through continuous improvement and productivity advancements of the mold cleaning procedure

Mold Inspection

• Establish expectations for mold inspection process to ensure mold conditions are maintained

Managing the Bladder

• Develop full understanding of operating conditions for bladder to include warehousing procedures, ordering, specifications and nonconformities
• Monitor and assess bladder performance and life cycle
• Drive life cycle and cost improvement initiatives for bladder
• Reduce unused bladder quantity

Mold and Bladder Management for Productivity

• Manage efficiently to improve productivity

M&B Unit Manager requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) industrial engineering major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 5+ years of management or engineering experience in a manufacturing industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Mechanical - Functional knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Applied understanding of predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance methodologies
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.