Final Assembly Area Manager

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About this opportunity:
With over four years as an established Ericsson Production Site in the US, we are looking to hire a Final Assembly (FA) Area Manager to lead FA and Test operations as we build some of the most sophisticated radios and basebands on the planet. This is the equipment that makes the 5G connection on your phone possible.  
Key aspects of the role include leading continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with the broader factory organization, building strong teams, communicating clearly across a 24x7 workforce and to upper management, and promoting a strong safety culture on the production floor. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the entire FA organization and will directly manage all FA Shift Supervisors.

What you will do:
Lead recruiting efforts and interviews for all new FA Operators, Team Leads, and Supervisors according to headcount dimensioning
Serve as a primary culture driver and role model highlighting Ericsson's Values and 5 Focus Areas
Work with FA Technical Trainers to coordinate overall training and development efforts ensuring readiness of shifts to meet production goals
Develop leadership and management skills of FA Team Leads and Supervisors 
Maintain contact and facilitate communication between all FA Shift Supervisors on current plans, targets, ways of working, and corporate communication
Manage communication at line manager and leadership team level highlighting progress toward production goals, risks observed, and support needed
Deliver weekly Production Performance Review meetings in collaboration with Production Performance Leaders and Shift Supervisors to review metrics and ensure alignment on best practices across shifts
Coordinate with Production Planning to establish weekly production plan needed to meet customer demand and balance work across all shifts
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies in collaboration with Production Performance Leaders, Engineering, Quality and other groups
Prepare employees in your area for and follow through on actions arising from various audits
Drive adherence to 5S programs to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient workplace
Promote, understand, enforce, and strictly adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality guidelines without deviation

The skills you bring:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 
5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role 
Strong people leadership and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to execute strategies through people across different times and/or physical locations
Experience promoting safety throughout the workplace
Positive conflict resolution and change management skills
Ability to work effectively in a highly diverse, fast-paced, and constantly evolving work environment 
The motivation to learn and constantly improve people, processes, and tools
Experience in a production facility; especially in electronics or telecommunications manufacturing
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of Six Sigma
Solid understanding of applying 5S principles within a production environment
Familiarity with ISO certification standards and process, especially 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that´s why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city:United States (US) || Lewisville (TX)
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• LOCATION: $GEOZONEMIN - $GEOZONEMAX
STV:Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
SIP:Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson's Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical plan options, 2 of which are PPO plans requiring employee contributions to the cost of premiums, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with no premiums for employees and dependents. In addition, Ericsson offers free dental coverage, employee paid vision coverage, and other company paid physical wellness programs.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's 401(k) plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and up to a 4% company match, leading to a maximum company contribution of 7% annually. Employees will also receive company paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage and paid company short-term and long-term disability benefits. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided up to 40 days of paid time off per year, including 15 days of accrued annual vacation, 3 personal days, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 1 volunteer day. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Those with additional vacation time at the end of the year may sell one week of vacation, equal to a week of pay. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of maternity/medical leave, 6 weeks of paternity or adoption leave at 100% of pay, and medical leave at 100% or 66 2/3% of pay, based on length of service.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, adoption assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• LOCATION: $GEOZONEMIN - $GEOZONEMAX
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• LOCATION: $GEOZONEMIN - $GEOZONEMAX
STV:Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
SIP:Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson's Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 2 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of the basic medical and dental plan coverages for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution and a 50% match of employee's contribution, up to 4%, leading to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, 3-5 personal days (depending on role), 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and unlimited sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.