Business Unit Manager

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Workwear: For your safety and well‑being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.

Location:

LaGrange, GA. On‑Site.

Job Type: Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership.

Business Unit Manager.

• Directs, trains, and coordinates area personnel in the most effective and efficient procedures for problem solving and task completion to manufacture a world‑class quality product.
• Uses continual improvement methods to ensure the most efficient layout of cell through easy moving/standing operations and optimization of cell procedures and product flow.
• Investigates and reviews all quality information from various sources; coordinates and disseminates this information to appropriate personnel, through documentation and visual controls, to achieve scrap reduction and variance elimination.
• Spreads “Lean Philosophies” including one‑piece/heat flow, setting, and monitoring Standard Work in Process, dedicating labor and equipment, production smoothing and 5S principles.
• Ensures that production schedules can be met through effective planning of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinates with functional areas such as Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and all suppliers and customers to resolve problems to effectively meet goals.
• Promotes and maintains good morale within area by keeping employees informed and by listening and acting on their concerns.
• Maintains overall area programs for safety, compliance with OSHA regulations, hazardous material regulatory compliance, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance.
• Leads, participates in, and promotes GROWTTH Activities.
• P&L responsibility for business unit.

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in manufacturing environment rubber operations (rubber molding preferred) or 10 years’ experience in rubber molding manufacturing in manager/supervisor role.
• Experience in Compression or Injection Molding.
• Experience in ISO TS 16949 systems.
• Experience in an ERP system, SAP knowledge (preferred).
• Previous experience in working in an international company (preferred).
• Experience in working with FKM, VMQ, FVMQ, EPDM, HN  and N  materials.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.