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 Compass Automotive Group
Grand Rapids, MI


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Reference Number:
lddr2002036

Job Description:

The Director of Die Casting Operations is responsible for complete business unit which include full P&L responsibility.  The Die Casting operations include 4 die cast facilities and 1 machining center. The Director of Die Casting supports leadership through participation in planning, program development and implementation, and leadership of process or quality improvement and other strategic initiatives. Models and acts in accordance with Compass guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Leadership - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:



  • Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.

  • Supports the implementation of Company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote Compass key initiatives and achieve a competitive advantage.


Planning and Execution - Developing strategic and operational plans for the business unit, managing execution, and measuring results:



  • Contributes to the development of the annual operating plan and budget, and monthly forecast updates.

  • Develops long-term operating plans and manages implementation.

  • Establishes and tracks performance metrics to evaluate operations.

  • Executes operating plans to meet company production and merchandise shipping requirements.

  • Leads the overall operations of a 4 die casting and 1 machining center to meet cost, quality, safety, people and service objectives.

  • Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.

  • Prepares, communicates and educates the team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

  • Act decisively in order to effect change within the organization.


Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:



  • Defines, directs and executes innovative cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives related to the manufacturing and distribution process.

  • Supports business growth with high levels of customer satisfaction, participation in customer communications, and a strong capacity planning system

  • Ensures compliance with all ISO and TS requirement as well as general safety standards, quality specifications, local and governmental environmental requirements.

  • Ensures customer audits and other program compliance procedures and processes are maintained to retain plants required quality certifications.

  • Ensures that the business units have the correct products in a timely manner and the exact quantity to meet their business forecast objectives.

  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements. 

  • Operates with a high sense of urgency.

  • Leads cross-functional teams, which address manufacturing and operations issues and value engineering opportunities.


Experience Level:
Unspecified

Requirements:

Location:
Grand Rapids MI

Duration:
Direct Placement

Pay Rate:
$175K
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Date Posted: 11/22/2009
Last Updated: 11/22/2009
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