Responsibilities :
- Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
- Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
- Coordinate any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies with the Sales Department.
- Strong interface with the corporate office reporting responsibilities at monthly operational meetings.
- Be involved in and find solutions for personnel, operational, and mechanical problems.
- Coordinate production activities with all plant departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of Human Resources, machines, and equipment.
- Coordinate and follow up with necessary departments regarding any customer or supplier emergencies.
- Review and analyze production, quality, or maintenance reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
- Review production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, maintenance, and materials problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Investigate internal and external quality issues and prepare proposed corrective action reports.
- Review and report customer quality ratings and propose needed corrective action.
- Manage quality planning in accordance with processes and tooling.
- Administer safety rules and regulations as required.
- Assist in developing ISO 14001 and TS16949 based procedures and instructions.
- Assumes responsibilities for plant operations in the absence of the Plant Manager.
- Manages subordinate Production Managers who supervise Production Shift Coordinators in the Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of Team Members;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college or university; and five plus years related experience and / or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous Operations Management experience within the automotive industry preferred.
- Previous Tier 1 or 2 Japanese automotive customer experience preferred.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Strong communication and leadership skills required.
- Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production Systems preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word; Microsoft Office Outlook and Oracle ERP.
27 days ago