Steel Assistant Manager 2nd shift

Description

Job Summary: This position accomplishes organizational objectives and business plans targets by supervising and motivating staff, organizing and monitoring workflow, and evaluating production outputs and inputs, resulting in the production of high-quality automobile part components.

Essential Functions 

1. Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
2. Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change.
3. Accomplishes departmental goals by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.  (i.e. - Ensure Team Leaders understand expectations of and hold them accountable for top job responsibilities: *making sure Associate direct reports conduct shift overlap communication, *facilitate effective daily Shift Exchange meetings w/ Q Corner stations, *completion of Gemba P line-side checks, *conduct OJT with TWI Training Guide system including completion of timely documentation reporting, *attend all required training as well as * and any additional job related requests by Manager/Assist. Manager as necessary
4. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results during weekly manager meetings.  (i.e. – Ensures Team Leaders are not over tasked to prohibit them from focusing on completion of top job responsibilities).
5. Ensures operation of equipment communicating repair/equipment condition with maintenance staff, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
6. Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
7. Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
8. Maintains working relationship with production associates and practices open communication in an effort to maintain an issue free environment.
9. Provides supervision and guidance to Associates through direct report Team Leaders and improves Associate Relations through proactive intervention.
10. Conducts direct report Team Leader training and evaluations.
11. Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending corrective action to Administration.
12. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Other Functions

1. Interacts with co-worker, customers, outside vendors, and government officials.
2. Maintains a clean working environment.
3. Continuously seeks to improve processes and procedures.
4. Promotes a safe working environment for all associates.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Relevant Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience 3-5 years of experience managing a diverse workforce in a mass production, manufacturing environment. Experience in a non-union environment strongly preferred.

Skills This position requires a high level of understanding of machining and assembly processes and equipment, interpersonal skills including issue management, motivation, supervision, coaching and counseling; strategic financial planning and ability to project and track budget expenses.

Working Conditions The position requires the ability to work in a climate controlled office, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 30 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasionally bend, kneel, twist, and reach.

Travel This position requires occasional travel.  A valid driver's license is required for use of the company car.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.