Assistant Manager, Production Operations

Overview

The Production Operations Assistant Manager will manage the assembly process of the Chassis, Cockpit, and Front-End modules and labor training to meet mass production goals. This role will have additional responsibilities for developing, coordinating, and participating in the productivity and quality improvement of the overall production system and operations.

Responsibilities

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Ensure that all safety rules and regulations including company policies are followed with counseling or disciplinary action if needed
• Actively assist in the completion of short and long term objectives
• Provide strategies for employee training and planning for the production department
• Coordinate corrective action and continuous improvement teams to determine root cause and develop proper implementation for improvement
• Provide conflict resolution and coaching as needed
• Evaluate the work performance of assigned employees and provide feedback as needed to improve overall production plan
• Support reporting systems to monitor departments performance
• Schedule labor to ensure production goals are met, maintaining labor cost and providing necessary training for Team Members
• Lead problem solving teams to identify concerns, brainstorm, recommend solution and implement corrective actions to improve plant productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Apply a sense of urgency to addressing and resolving production matters
• All other duties as assigned as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years in supervisor role in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, preferably in the automotive industry

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Microsoft Office experience (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate Team Members
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs. [unless specified heavy]
• Excellent communication (Verbal and Written)
• Good organizational skills

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing or related field
• Automotive industry experience
• SAP experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None Required

Working Conditions:  Production floor setting, repetitive standing, walking within and between buildings, travel both domestic and international. Must be able to climb, stoop, crouch, kneel, pull, and reach as needed. Working shift consist of Monday-Friday, Eight hour shift; Overtime/Weekends as needed. Subject to change as needed.