4-year degree in business or technical field, or 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience in lieu of a degree.
5 years of management or supervisory experience in fabrication.
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
Highly computer literate, especially in Microsoft Project and Office.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
Responsibilities
Ensure continual assembly line production, focusing on reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
Manage sub-assembly and line-side distribution functions for optimal line operation.
Establish and enforce visual controls for all processes.
Promote continuous improvement through TPM principles.
Maintain the area 5S plan for organization and cleanliness.
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Serve as the focal point for departmental and product issues.
Schedule work to minimize overtime and costs.
Provide necessary employee training and cross-training for quality assurance.
Emphasize proficiency for new operators before assembly begins.
Publish periodic progress reports for senior management, focusing on continuous improvement.
Participate as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team.
Comply with all company policies and ethical guidelines.
Professionally represent the company at all times.
Implement and simplify ISO-9000 procedures.
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
Participation in leadership teams for strategic decision-making.
Opportunities for cross-training to enhance skill sets.
Commitment to ethical practices and professional representation.
Full Job Description
Overview
Position Summary:
Responsible for fabrication of all necessary parts for vehicle assembly.
Leads all aspects of department including; delivery, quality, and cost controls.
Supervises and supports all departmental personnel in achievement of the production plan.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Ensures continual assembly line production, focusing on downtime reduction and efficiency.
Identify and manage all sub assembly and line side distribution functions to ensure efficient line operation.
Enforce and establish visual controls for all processes
Promote continuos improvement of department through application of TPM principles.
Establish and maintain the area 5S plan.
Actively communicate to all levels/organizations within company.
Serve as the organization's focal point for all departmental and product issues.
Schedule all work effectively to minimize total overtime and cost
Provide for all necessary employee training and cross training to ensure long term success and product quality.
Emphasize new operator and temporary job proficiency PRIOR to assembly.
Establish and publish periodic progress reports and reviews for senior management with emphasis on continuous improvement and root cause problem solving.
Participate as active member on Plant Leadership Team.
Comply with all company rules, policies and ethical guidelines.
Professionally represent the company at all times.
Implement and adhere to all ISO-9000 procedures and simplify.
Perform all other duties
Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner while protecting long term interest of the company.
Qualifications
Education / Experience:
4 year degree in business or technical field.
Degree requirements waived in lieu of 10 years experience in manufacturing leadership role
5 years previous management or supervisory experience (specific fabrication experience within the designated area)
Other Required Skills:
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
Highly computer literate with Microsoft Project, Office, as well as planning and productivity analysis software.
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and planning skills.
