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Reports to the Manufacturing Assistant Manager. Responsible for directing Production Group Leaders in production processes. Establish and advance Associate skills and teamwork through training and education. Promote Associate relations and satisfactorily resolve Associate performance issues and concerns through good open communications. Implement and advance SRK-OH philosophy and uphold its rules, regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner. Establish and maintain a stable production process through 5S, standardization, visual control, lean manufacturing and Kaizen to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity through the use of the CA-PDCA cycle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise the activities of the assigned departmental Team Leaders
Direct Team Leaders with respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates
Stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity of Team Leaders and Associates
Manage production and schedules using assigned loops and WIP kanbans
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and 5S practices
Recommend the hiring and releasing of production Associates as required to maintain production schedules
Assure that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production
Schedule overtime, as required
Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained
Maintain good Associate relations and adherence to company policy, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required, assist Team Leader in handling disciplinary issues
Keep records of departmental activities, as required
Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department
In concert with individual manager, establishes accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all Associates
Responsible for maintaining customer quality requirements
Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as out lined with SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and IATF-16949
Work with staff to support Kata activities
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB INFORMATION:
Coaching and counseling as required
Maintaining and adhering to KANBAN systems
Assist in Kaizen activities for team members
Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as outlined within SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. These industry standards are necessary to ensure continued Customer Satisfaction in relationship with our philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of the job such as education, competencies, experience, knowledge and skills. This should include any specialized knowledge and expertise applicable to the job.
Bachelor Degree, or equivalent training and/or experience
3-5 years of manufacturing experience, one of which included leadership activities
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience in automotive component manufacturing
Knowledge of material handling principles and equipment; parts manufacturing equipment and processes; automated and manual assembly processes; time and motion studies; tooling, jig and fixture design; engineering mechanics, drafting, heat transfer, electrics and electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics; control system principles and equipment, and statistical process control.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
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