Welding Operations Manager (Apply in minutes)

I. General Summary : Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area(e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane,welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the groups responsibilities.Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit andresponsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with allcompany policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standardsfor safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity,cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale. II. Essential Job Functions : General A. Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members. 1. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with hisherAssistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours andovertime, job rotation, and absenteeism. 2. Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all companyrules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action whenwarranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook. 3. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance andrecommending corrective action. 4. Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutualtrust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication,teamwork, and harmony. 5. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety,quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale. B. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and productionsystem of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping ontask with targets and implementation schedule. 1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardizecurrentnew processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste,and methodically eliminate waste. 2. Develop standardized work procedures by designing andor documenting thebest work sequence for each process. 3. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigningre-assigningwork stationing and analyze production requirements based on current worksituation and production schedules. 4. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota BoshokuBusiness Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effectiveand correct sub-standard situations. 5. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members asnecessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations. 6. Conduct time studies and other analyses on welding locations throughoutthe department to identify performance gaps and develop countermeasures forcontinuous improvement. 7. Leading Team Leaders and Team Members in program launches by buildingfamiliarity with program equipment, writing work instructions, participationin program launch meetings, training other Team Members on operation ofprogram equipment, and constructing support equipment (racks, shoots, greasemachines, etc.). C. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality andefficiency possible. 1. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality includingkanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed. 2. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the qualityfeedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that teammembers use the quality systems correctly. 3. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation andcontainment activities. 4. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues. 5. Identify potential and current change points and make the requiredadjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability,production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained. 6. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutionsto correct. 7. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment andcoordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluationof machines, tools, equipment, etc. 8. Educate employees on the importance to passing good quality welds, bymeans of effective paint marking, startup checks, consistent tipnozzlecleaning, pokayokes, Stop, Call, Wait, etc. D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area. 1. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targetsincluding safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as amethod of continuous improvement. 2. Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily,and initiate continuous improvement activities. 3. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity,and cost improvement projects. 4. Lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions andmanagement directed initiatives. E. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members. 1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures. 2. Lead, perform, andor participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping,accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities. 3. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implementcountermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditionsand team member well-being. 4. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, SpillResponse, and Plant Security. 5. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. F. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and qualitystandards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, jobperformance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement. 1. Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experiencedandor certified trainers to perform new team member training and crosstraining as needed. 2. Maintain training matrix for team leaders andor team members, assuringtraining is effective and corrects sub-standard performance. 3. Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals. 4. Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation,development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. G. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentationregarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy,procedure, or practice. 1. Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data. 2. Maintain specified records, files and logs of departmentshift activitiessuch as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality,maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other variousadministrative duties. 3. Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records. H. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues. 1. Through daily start of shift and communication meetings, keep team membersinformed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication. 2. Maintain daily andor frequent communication with upstream and downstreamgroupsareas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operationsin a team-based environment. 3. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s). III. Minimum QualificationsRequirements : Education :

• Associates degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related fieldrequired, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelorsdegree preferred. Experience :
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experiencerequired.
• Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, orproduction control experience a plus.
• Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain,seating, andor trim preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF)system preferred. PersonalTechnical Skills :
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functionsof a leadership role.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily orweekend overtime.
• Must be able to accept reassignment to any shift, assignment, or worklocation in the Plant.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, qualitymanagement and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processesincluding material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation,and company policies as standards.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Thisincludes the ability to work weekends and modify days, hours, and shift workedbased on Plant needs.
• Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonalskills.
• Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership throughproblem resolution.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization ina team environment.
• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseendemands andor problems.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S,cost, and effici