Vice President of Golf Ball Production Job at Bridgestone Golf
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple: Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player's golf experience and enjoyment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Directs and coordinates activities related to all phases of golf ball production by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate coordinators.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Confers with President and BSP Advisor to establish production, inventory, and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Plans and directs receiving, inventory control, and golf ball production activities and establishes priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
- Directs all production planning and related inventory purchases.
- Coordinates production activities with purchasing, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment.
- Coordinates new projects to improve safety, quality, production, housekeeping, productivity and cost.
- Works with vendors to improve quality and cost.
- Is responsible for preventive maintenance of all equipment in conjunction with maintenance.
- Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure, operating problems, or sales requirements.
- Compiles, stores, and retrieves production, quality and inventory control data.
- Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of golf balls.
- Ensures that an accurate and sufficient inventory of raw materials and direct supplies is maintained.
- Organizes packing projects using full-time and temporary employees according to sales requirements and deadlines.
- Is responsible for the implementation of corrective counter measures for all production related problems.
- Is responsible for the organization of all production related items.
- Develops and conducts training programs for production personnel.
- Develops standard operating procedures for all processes.
- Ensures safekeeping of plant facilities and grounds.
- Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process to evaluate product safety levels and recommends measures to reduce or eliminate hazards.
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local regulations in the handling and disposing of materials.
- Is responsible for the implementation of new equipment, ball types and processes.
- Initiates process improvements to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages five-six subordinate coordinators, one Maintenance Supervisor, and one Golf Ball Production Coordinator who supervise a total of up to 75 employees in Golf Ball Production. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, preferably in mechanical and/or electrical engineering, or five to eight years experience in a small to medium size automated manufacturing facility.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to establish, maintain and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Requires extensive knowledge of computerized accounting systems, and of personal computers and related software. (Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook & Power Point and SAP).
- A working knowledge of statistics, and the confidence to make decisions that will affect a company's bottom line.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, vendors. Must be able to communicate on a variety of technical matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Makes conversions to metric as needed.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Strong Complex analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to effectively instruct, supervise, and evaluate subordinate employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, papers or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Sit - For most job tasks at a standard desk and chair; in meetings; to meet others at their offices.
Stand/Walk - some walking and standing
Talk /Listen - To be able to orally communicate with staff, employees and others.
Dexterity - To be able to write, use the computer and telephone.
Climb/Balance - To be able to reach top drawers of file cabinets with supportive assistance, such as a step stool.
Stoop/Crawl/Kneel/Crouch - To be able to retrieve files from bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Lift/Move/Push/Pull - To be able to move file boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
Vision - To be able to use a computer for the majority of the work day; to read and write.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in the plant and quiet in the office area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant experience and education required
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular : Full time
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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