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Teijin Automotive Technologies

Teijin Automotive Technologies | Regional Director of Operations - Region 1 MI

Teijin Automotive Technologies, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States,


Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally. We are looking for a Regional Director of Operations based out of our Corporate Offices in Auburn Hills, MI

Essential Job Functions:

Assists company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.

Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

Achieves optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.

Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.

Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Acts as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.

Hires, trains, develops and evaluates staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate.

Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.

Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

Initiates and coordinates major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).

Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Responsible for ensuring that customer requirements are met.