Business Unit Manager

Cooper Standard

Fully remote
Workplace safety management
Machinery and equipment oversight
Quality and cost control
Cooper Standard is seeking a Business Unit Manager to oversee its operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role requires leadership in managing team members and ensuring adherence to corporate standards, with a strong emphasis on lean methodologies

Job Summary

  • Responsible for the operation of assigned Business Unit including workplace safety, machinery and equipment, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, and the culture of continuous improvement.
  • Manages directly and indirectly all Business Unit Team Members, evaluating, training, disciplining, and determining remuneration.
  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding annual budget requirements including direct and indirect labor, scrap, cost of quality, and overtime.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Cooper Standard is seeking a Business Unit Manager to oversee its operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role requires leadership in managing team members and ensuring adherence to corporate standards, with a strong emphasis on lean methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Workplace safety management
  • Machinery and equipment oversight
  • Quality and cost control
  • Productivity and delivery performance
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Manpower planning and adjustment

Nice-to-have

  • Team member engagement activities
  • Lean event participation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Formal problem-solving efforts

Key Requirements

  • Four year degree in Industrial Management or related field
  • Five years’ experience in manufacturing supervision
  • Automotive experience preferred
  • Problem solving and strong analytical skills
  • Strong self-motivation and decision making skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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