General Foreman Job in Hillsboro, New Hampshire US
General Foreman
Job Description OSRAM SYLVANIA is looking for a mid-career manager who is looking to move up quickly in a global organization. We are looking to fill this position with a manufacturing professional who knows the ropes now, but also wants to continue to grow his or her career. In particular, we are looking for someone who is interested in long term upward career growth in future larger manufacturing roles. Past employees in this role have moved up to Product Line Manager and Plant Manager and a few have been placed in Osram's global top talent program. OSRAM SYLVANIA is the #1 lighting manufacturer in North America and the leading automotive lighting supplier in the entire world. Our products feature innovative design and energy saving technology. Our current focus on Solid State Lighting and LED technology puts us in the forefront of lighting innovations. Join us on the cutting edge of lighting technology by considering yourself in the role of Operations Manager Foreman for the Hillsboro Automotive Lighting facility. In this role you will manage all aspects of our Halogen Assembly area. This is a high speed production area producing over 50 million units annually, with total sales of approximately $80 million. The General Foreman will manage this department that consists of approximately 75 associates. Responsibilities include production operations, equipment maintenance, and manufacturing engineering. The incumbent will set strategy and direction to ensure that all safety, quality, cost, and output objectives are met. This is a visible growth position within the Hillsboro, NH facility. In addition to significant daily presence with the production team, the General Foreman will frequently present business updates to the Plant Manager and Plant Staff. OSRAM SYLVANIA provides a comprehensive program of employee benefits including group medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401-(K) savings plan that includes a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness facility. Requirements: You must have experience on a manufacturing floor. You must know what it's like to work hard in a fast paced environment. You will also need demonstrated experience in process improvements (including shrinkage reduction) and safety issues in a plant environment. Strong leadership, management and influencing skills are a must. This role also requires:- Demonstrated ability to lead others in team and direct report settings - Demonstrated analytical (financial and technical) and organizational skills - Solid understanding of high volume production equipment - Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to use standard software to identify opportunities or develop key messages - Strong applied understanding of LEAN manufacturing techniques - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or business discipline combined with technical experience) required - 3 to 5 years of incremental professional experience in a technical manufacturing operation - Previous supervisory experience required in a high volume manufacturing setting- Formal LEAN leader, Six Sigma or TPM training considered a definite plus OSRAM SYLVANIA wishes to deal directly with our best and brightest candidates. We do not work with third party recruiters. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage diverse candidates to apply directly to our site. Company Profile