TINLEY PARK, Illinois (April 3, 2017)—UGN, Inc. announces the selection of Kevin J. Bohan for the role of vice president of human resources.

Bohan joins UGN as a proven leader with international experience from world-class consumer packaged goods organizations across sales, marketing, and manufacturing. His specialties include talent management, succession planning, labor relations, employee engagement, leading change, and driving organizational performance.

Prior to joining UGN, Bohan served as senior director of human resources at a $2 billion foodservice business unit in Lake Forest, Illinois. He instilled the organization’s standards and best practices across several acquired organizations. His use of metrics improved decision making and business results.

“Kevin’s success in directing a large number of team members across numerous departments speaks to his leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills,” says Peter Anthony, president and chief executive officer of UGN. “His ability to implement metrics that drive performance to achieve bottom-line results is an asset to UGN.”

Bohan spent 11 years in human resources at a $17 billion beverage company, where he led change management projects, built an employee engagement program, developed sophisticated recruiting initiatives, and improved team structure. These initiatives supported his former employer being named the 11th best global company for which to work.

“It's exciting to join such an innovative, growth-focused company,” says Bohan. I look forward to supporting UGN in releasing the full potential of our team members as we deliver exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

Bohan joins UGN on April 3.

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., (Nittoku) and Autoneum Holding AG, UGN Inc. is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America.

UGN, with more than $415 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Tinley Park, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.

For more information, please visit the UGN website.

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Somerset, Ky. (March 7, 2017) — The UGN, Inc. Somerset facility has recently distinguished itself as the recipient of the Corporation for the Commonwealth Award.

This quarterly award is presented by Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes to one of numerous nominees who have demonstrated a commitment to corporate giving, a drive to improve local and/or regional social conditions, and a culture of giving within their organizations.

The Somerset facility opened in 2005 and is an extremely dynamic and fast-paced plant with more than 345 highly engaged and responsive team members who supply Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru with superior acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies.

Criteria for this distinguished award includes outstanding leadership, tireless efforts, and focused involvement in workforce development, education, and extensive participation in community activities and charities that strengthen the local community.

“This is a great day for UGN,” says Peter Anthony, CEO of UGN. “Our team members consistently strive to be stewards of our community   It’s very satisfying when they receive recognition for their efforts.”

Secretary Grimes will present the Corporation for the Commonwealth Award after she tours the UGN Somerset plant on March 7.

About UGN, Inc.

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co. Ltd., (Nittoku) and Autoneum Holding AG. UGN, Inc., is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America.

UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Farmington Hills, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Tinley Park, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao,
Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.

For more information, please visit the UGN website.

The Production and Inventory Control Analyst analyzes, controls and ensures accuracy of inventory balances. Implement, maintain and improve cycle count program, working closely with Production Schedulers/Planners to reduce errors in counts and increase focus on root cause of perpetual inaccuracies. Ensures accountability of inventory through documentation, processes, procedure verification and system review. Reconciles production records with focus on improving production-reporting accuracy.  This position is located at our new plant in Monroe, Ohio.

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement efforts with Oracle ERP system.
• Maintain all MRP/MPS related parameters.
• Perform audits of inventory and production transactions to ensure accuracy; make inventory adjustments as necessary; maintain and create queries to resolve inventory issues.
• Coordinate, monitor, and participate in physical inventories.
• Implement and maintain cycle count program; analyze and verify cycle count variances.
• Ensure accurate material usage reporting and investigate variances; ensure accuracy of scrap reporting.
• Ensure that appropriate inventory control procedures are implemented and followed by staff.
• Monitor and close shop orders as required.
• Maintain integrity of BOM(s); perform periodic audits and studies to ensure accuracy.
• Review Inventory interface and correct inventory transactions that are being held.
• Assist Materials Manager in developing department manuals, inventory, and production reporting standard practices and procedures and with other department projects.
• Reconcile production reporting feedback.
• Work closely with Schedulers/Planners to ensure proper inventory levels.
• Participate on teams, lead projects and prepare reports as necessary.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two plus years related experience in manufacturing materials planning or scheduling and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications--Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Outlook and Oracle ERP.
• Experience with MRP/MPS systems.
• Must have knowledge of Fundamental Inventory Concepts; excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills; detail-oriented and ability to multi-task; and strong mathematical and analytical skills.

To apply, please email your resume to Mo********@ug*****.com

 

The Purchasing Manager directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies for multiple plant facilities.  This position is located at our Valparaiso, IN plant.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the procurement function. Responsible for the procurement and managing supply chain for Maintenance, Repair and Operational (MRO) expense, as well as, services rendered for the facility. This includes oversight of all activities related to procurement of a material or service from intent to purchase through delivery of good and/or service.
• Prepare instructions regarding plant purchasing systems and procedures. Design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Achieve cost savings and reduce total cost for facility MRO goods and services.
• Continually apply basic process improvement and problem solving techniques to streamline MRO purchasing process to achieve process efficiency at the lowest possible cost.
• Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Develop systematic methods to evaluate vendor quotations that utilize appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques ensuring quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors. Negotiate costs for current and future indirect material commodities such as transportation, energy, service contracts, forklifts, safety products, security, office equipment, office supplies and waste disposal requirements for single or multiple company locations as assigned.
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Analyze market cost trends and delivery conditions for assigned MRO commodities to determine present and future status and prepare market analysis reports when requested.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Work with other facility buyers and corporate purchasing to ensure consistent and most beneficial procurement methods are utilized.
• Organize, supervise, and direct the work facility storeroom and central supply team members engaged in receiving, issuing, and delivering supplies and equipment.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials when necessary.
• Supervise the Plant MRO Buyer.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Experience:

• Bachelor degree (B. A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• Four plus years related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications--Word, Excel, Access; Microsoft Outlook; Oracle ERP, Internet software and knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; and Order processing systems.

 To apply, please email your resume to Lisa Jurack at lj*****@ug*.com

UGN, a world class manufacturer of acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our team in Somerset, Kentucky.

The Payroll Coordinator coordinates and compiles payroll data to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for multiple UGN locations. Ensures that all payroll polices are administered in accordance with IRS and Department of Labor guidelines.  This position is located in our Tinley Park, IL office.

Responsibilities:

• Enter all new hire, termination, pay rate, and employee demographic changes into ADP via plant and corporate HR departments.
• Accumulate, transmit and process weekly and biweekly payroll batches in accordance with UGN’s pay policies as approved by Payroll Manager.
• Process special/non-recurring payroll transactions (including severance, compensation gross-ups and tuition reimbursements).
• Receive and input 401K new enrollments and changes from retirement service company.
• Reconcile E-Time records for payroll processing.
• Ensure that all pay practices are in compliance with IRS and state/local taxing authority regulations.
• Work closely with Human Resources for timely payroll input.
• Batch and transfer checks as necessary each pay cycle.
• Prepare any approved manual checks with accurate deductions and tax withholdings; use Shared Drive to report manual checks to Accounting.
• Set up garnishment, child support, and levy deductions per appropriate federal and state laws.
• Complete wage verifications and workers compensation hours and earnings reports.
• Maintain files for all team members as backup references.
• Prepare, verify and timely transmit all 401(k) information for weekly employee withholding, loan repayments; file supporting documents.
• Assist in timely processing of year-end W-2 forms for all team members.
• Perform special projects and information reports as requested by immediate supervisor. Handle backup functions in Manager's absence.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in accounting/finance from an accredited college; and/or five years of relevant payroll experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations and compensation policies.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both spoken and written word, including voicemail, email, business letters, internal memos.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as gross pay, tax deductions, garnishments, 401(k) match contributions and other basic algebra and geometry applications. Must have a thorough understanding of the gross-to-net payroll calculation, including pre/post tax benefit deductions, gross-ups, and compliance with Federal, State and Local taxing authorities.
• Understanding of payroll in a manufacturing environment is also essential.
• Must possess expert-level knowledge of ADP payroll applications.
• Must also possess intermediate-level skills in all Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must maintain composure and professionalism when trouble-shooting, dealing with change, and responding to employee inquiries.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications--Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Timesaver software, and automated Payroll Systems, ADP preferred.
• Experience with ADP Reportsmith and ADP PCPW preferred.

To apply, please email your resume to Lisa Jurack at lj*****@ug*.com

The Master Scheduler/Buyer sets MPS schedule for entire plant to ensure delivery and inventory goals are met. Monitors EDI demand and makes manual adjustments to the schedule as needed.  This position is located at our plant in Jackson, TN.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate MPS schedule for plant with production management to ensure delivery and inventory goals are met; coordinate bank builds as required to support engineering changes.
• Create and maintain tool change schedule in relation to MPS schedule; communicate to all required parties.
• Coordinate the ordering and arrival of raw materials and components to support MPS schedule; evaluate delivery discrepancies and take required action to resolve.
• Create daily shop order packets and issue to production floor.
• Schedule down time for cleanup and preventative maintenance. Coordinate down time for repairs and improvements with other departments as necessary.
• Schedule and release for all service requirements including procuring raw material and components required to meet customer demand.
• Ensure adherence to minimum/maximum levels established for finished goods, raw materials and purchased components to ensure compliance with inventory accuracy targets set for the department.
• Perform cycle counting on finished product per established procedures, investigating variances, and making recommendations for corrective actions to ensure compliance with inventory accuracy targets set for the department.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school/
• Two plus years related experience as a Master Scheduler or Buyer in the manufacturing industry.  Automotive experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications-- Word, Excel, Outlook; and knowledge of Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system preferred
• Must have knowledge of Fundamental Inventory Concepts.

To apply, please email your resume to Dennis Kee at dk**@ug*.com

 

The HR Assistant performs various administrative and clerical duties to assist the Human Resources Manager and other staff in operating the Human Resources Department.  This position is located at our plant in Valparaiso, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain employee database information; create, update and maintain employee personnel files.
• Assist with recruitment activities, conduct new employee orientations, and assist in other employment activities.
• Respond to management and employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
• Respond to outside employment inquiries providing information to authorized persons in accordance with company policies.
• Assist in processing all job bid transactions and scheduling pre-employment activities.
• May compute Office Hourly/Salary payroll information and transmit to Payroll Department.
• Interact with Corporate Human Resources team members regarding inquiries concerning benefit issues.
• Administer and/or maintain records of various employee activities, such as, but not limited to, attendance/vacation records, employee training, leaves of absence, employee assistance program, and unemployment compensation claims.
• Prepare reports and written correspondence as directed.
• Maintain plant telephone directory and organization chart.
• Strictly maintain employee privacy and departmental confidentiality in all human resource activities.

Qualifications:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; and three years experience in human resources; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems; proficiency with Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• HR experience in a manufacturing plant environment is a plus.

Please email your resume to Cori Ritchie at cr******@ug*.com