Robert W. Simril & Associates
Why are you on this web page?
Top performer who has reached a point of diminishing return?
Who are you?
Are you open to explore a situation if it were to be superior to what you are doing today?
What can you "do" to be successful? Not what do you "have" in either education or skills.
What is your "Profile Performance"?
What do you want to do?
Are you looking for a "long term component" in your career that will allow the becoming?
What's the long component of a career move? the becoming.
People want to do - learn and become.
We are constantly working on various search assignments involving Engineering or Operations types of skills requirements. The skills levels are from 2 to 15 years experience and the salaries range from $40,000 to $100,000 depending on the industry, experience and location. Listed below by Region and position titles are several (not all) of our focused efforts.
Southeastern Region
(VA, W.VA, N.C., S.C., GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY)
| POSITION: General Manager |
| Location: NC |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $120,000 + Bonus |
| Position Description: Degree in Engineering or Business Administration with a minimum of ten years experience in preparatory supervisory and managerial positions, including three to five years as a manufacturing manager. A working knowledge of precision machining and the automotive industry is preferred. Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, e.g. training, safety, 5S, cost reduction, wage and salary administration. Plan and determine the organizational structure, relationships, functions, line of authority and title of each subordinate manager and supervisor. Manage day-to-day plant operations, including scheduling of personnel, optimizing delivery and product quality, and controlling expenses. Manage steel scheduling and sourcing. Coordinate activities with Corporate Management. Develop and implement the annual expense and capital budget. Organize staffing to meet goals and objectives. Interact with customers’ operational and quality personnel as necessary. Delegate projects to managerial staff as appropriate. Maintain TS16949 and ISO 14001 certifications by being integrally involved in the annual audit process. Responsible for keeping and sustaining a clean, orderly, and safe workplace per the 5S guidelines. |
| POSITION: Plant Scheduler |
| Location: TN |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $50,000 |
| Position Description: Manage the flow of production parts through the processes of molding, plating, painting, and assembling to meet customer demands and plant capabilities. 2+ to 5 years of experience scheduling parts in a manufacturing facility, worked with automotive suppliers before, any experience with electroplating preferred. Minimum AS Degree, Be part of a dynamic, global corporation with customers and employees around the world. Opportunities to grow into other areas of Manufacturing Operations with a company who embraced new technology. A promotion of the incumbent is the reason for this Position being available. |
| POSITION: Quality Control Eng. |
| Location: NC |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $90,000 +DOE |
| Position Description: Knowledge of fabrication manufacturing shop operations and processes. Knowledge of 7-Steps to Weld Excellence Program (7SWE). Good interpersonal communication, analytical, leadership and project management skills to develop a cooperative working relationship with others both inside and outside of our company. Capable of using and demonstrating statistical and problem solving tools. This position ensures the adequacy of the supplier's quality management system and the capability of people, training, tooling, fixturing and equipment. Provides technical support during start-up activities. Ensures that APQP activities related to process control are being performed by the supplier. Monitors supplier adherence to Process Change Notification (PCN) (for changes driven by supplier and company on a timely and cost effective basis. Helps suppliers extract value from eh APQP process. Manages supplier's project plans and activities to ensure product meets company expectations. Ensures all relevant requirements and related changes are thoroughly documented. Reviews APQP documentation (e.g., Process FMEA {failure mode & effects analysis}, Process Control Plans, Gage R&R {repeatability & reproducibility}). Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, along with 3-5 years job related experience. Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies for company products. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $68,000 |
| POSITION: Quality Engineer |
| Location: GA |
| Position Description: Live in an exciting college town in the SE. Lead key projects to closure as defined by our company's management. Utilize proven problem solving techniques to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions. Work closely with Field Service, Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing on key projects. Provide project updates to management in monthly review meetings. Bachelors degree in relevant engineering discipline with 2-5+ related years experience or Masters degree in relevant engineering discipline with 0-2+ years related experience. Eagerness to understand and apply proven problem solving techniques. Shainin Apprentice or Journeyman certification is a plus but not required. Strong communication and project management skills. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $85,000 |
| POSITION: Quality Manager |
| Location: GA |
| Position Description: BS degree in Engineering or Quality related with 10+ years in Automotive Components; of which 4-5 years must be in a Quality Manager role. Working knowledge of TS_16949. Experience in Machining or other Heavy Industry. Knowledge of SPC, CMM, Solid Leadership and Communication Skills (both written and verbal). Need High Energy level person. Plant is in Turn-around mode. |
Midwestern Region
(IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NB, ND, SD, OH, WI.)
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $85,000 |
| POSITION: Production Manager |
| Location: OH |
| Position Description: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. Coordinate and lead a team of production employees and first line supervisors across all three shifts within the corresponding department. The production manager will be responsible for coaching and leading their team, driving production efficiency, managing production goals, ensuring commitment to safe work practices, and drive engagement of their team. Manage the daily activities of all employees. Maintain adequate metrics to ensure levels of performance are known and improved upon. Ensure that adequate equipment is available and implemented safely so as to adequately and efficiently conduct business. Implement and enforce all policies, practices, and benefits and employ effective leadership techniques and employee relations activities to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people working at the facility. Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve steady improvement in efficiency, quality, service and continuous improvement in operating profits. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $85,000 |
| POSITION: Maintenance / Facilities Manager |
| Location: IN |
| Position Description: BSME or related degree with at least 10 years of 'hands-on' facilities engineering and maintenance experience in a tier 1 automotive metals manufacturing facility. Needs to have 'hands-on' experience in Parts Manufacturing, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and PLC related systems. Will have 10 direct reports in a 3-shift non-union manufacturing facility. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $85,000 |
| POSITION: Materials Manager |
| Location: MI |
| Position Description: BS/BA in Materials or Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management or related Business Degree. May consider non-degreed with appropriate experience. Develop monthly sales / shipping requirements from customer requirements; oversee material flow through-out the plant optimizing lead times. Keep track of inventories and their accuracy. Will oversee / Supervise 2 Schedulers, 1 Materials Supervisor, 1 Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, and 6 HiLo Drivers indirectly. NEEDS to have JOB SHOP experience and prefer MACHINING experience. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $90,000 |
| POSITION: Manufacturing Engineer/Project Engineer |
| Location: WI |
| Position Description: Entrepreneurial BSME to start up a new unit needs to hire an ME who comes up from an early start as toolmaker or machinist, then got BSME and has significant experience. in design/ build programs for automated manufacturing equipment for any type products. Liquid processing, mix and fill equipment might be desirable. Must have 10+ yrs. experience in projects management, Auto-CAD or Pro-E, etc. Address the needs for new automated equipment. Willingness to relo product line and position to another site located in the Southeast down the road. |
| LOCATED IN: Plant |
| Salary To: $55,000 |
| POSITION: Plant Scheduler |
| Location: MO |
| Position Description: Manage the flow of production parts through the processes of molding, plating, painting, and assembling to meet customer demands and plant capabilities. 2+ to 5 years of experience,Minimum Education - Asscoiates Degree. Willingness to Travel - Occasionally. Will work 45-55 Hours per Week. Need to have experience scheduling parts in a manufacturing facility, worked with automotive suppliers before, any experience with electroplating preferred. |
