Paint Area Manager

Youve already builtup part of your professional career and now youd like to boost it in a challenging environment within an international group Then youve come to the right place !

The Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Inc. (CENA) team is looking for its future collaborator to join its team as a Paint Area Manager !

Reporting to the Plant Director the Area Manager Paint will lead and provide direction for activities and functional capabilities for a Production Paint Department utilizing liquid and powder coat paint. This role will provide oversight and handson execution of operational work instructions maintain distinctive quality and commitment as the operating philosophy in carrying out all processes. This person will continually seek out ways to enhance safety quality and productivity both internally and externally.

But before telling you more about this position let us introduce ourselves !

ABOUT US

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America Inc. (CENA) designs manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders mini excavators wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction landscaping utility land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party independent dealer network.

Tasks

• Lead and sustain a dedicated capable and engaged team through development and adherence to our core values: Safety Quality Teamwork Integrity and Customer Satisfaction.
• Plan production operations establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products utilizing knowledge of production processes machine and plant capability and human resources requirements to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Supervise staff to produce manufactured products and organize and monitor workflow.
• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations holding subordinates accountable for performance planning monitoring and appraising job results.
• Coach counsel and if necessary take corrective action with subordinates.
• Initiate coordinate and enforce systems policies and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of paint team members including onboarding training and mentoring employees.
• Maintain workflows by monitoring and upgrading processes observing control points and equipment studying methods implementing cost savings reductions and facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Support strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop implement and improve manufacturing process methods and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that materials and other resources are available when needed and report shortages.
• Act as the subject matter expert in Paint.
• Identify nonconformances drive root cause analysis and formulate corrective action plans.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing maintaining and aligning company policies with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain working relationships with union and educate and enforce collective bargaining agreement.
• Resolve staff issues by analyzing data investigating issues identifying solutions and recommending appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience :

• Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years manufacturing operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years supervisory experience within manufacturing
• Experience with ERP systems.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

• Analytical problem solving project management facilitation and decisionmaking skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the daily operations of a production paint facility applying liquid and powder coat paint.
• Aptitude working in Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Power point Excel and Word).
• Ability to communicate quality issues to nonquality staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong leadership skills ability to motivate others resolve conflict encourage teamwork and manage employee performance.
• Excellent verbal written listening and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes.
• Ability to develop maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization.
• Selfstarter able to work with or lead crossfunctional teams.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism adaptability and strong customer service skills including a high level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Worksite: Grand Rapids
• Position: Paint Area Manager
• Job Type: Full Time
• FLSA: Exempt
• Department: Paint
• Work Schedule : MTH
• Starting Wage: $85100K
• This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to 10%of base salary.

Benefits

Benefits : YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Basic Life & AD&D Voluntary Term Life Short & LongTerm Disability EAP HSA Medical & Dependent Care FSA Accident Insurance Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Paid Time Off Paid Holidays and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an allencompassing list of responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the primary activities.

WHY JOIN US

Our Culture & Values :

Our philosophy is simple : To understand the challenges customers face exceed their expectations and deliver excellence in everything we do. With more than 30 nationalities under one roof we are a truly international company where we welcome and appreciate you for who you are and what you can contribute to our Yanmar family.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace based on respect and equality. An organization where everyone feels comfortable and where diversity provides opportunities for people rather than setting boundaries.

We strongly support an open working atmosphere where you will have plenty of room to share ideas think out of the box develop your individual potential and build better team performance. Yanmar people are passionate about the company our products and the corporate mission we all contribute to achieving a sustainable future for all. We love to go the extra mile for that. As individuals but even more so as a team where we help and empower each other to shine.

Efficiency reliability and innovation are the core values that reflect our products but also inspire our people in their work. They are the foundation on which we find new opportunities to improve every day strive for higher quality and learn from each other. Our objective is to provide firstclass solutions with our products and service to overcome our customers problems and challenges today and in the future. Thats where our people their values and how they live their work make the difference.

Our Benefits :

We benefit from the many talents and multiple skills from people of all backgrounds allowing us to stand out in what we achieve. Do you want to join us and give your best We are committed to do the same by giving you our best in return.

At Yanmar you will find a fascinating job in an enthusiastic team with friendly colleagues modern employment conditions with an attractive benefits package and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Its time to become part of the team

Do you look forward to taking on exciting challenges in an expanding environment within our Team Apply quickly and easily with your CV here.

We are already looking forward to meeting you see you soon !