Support production activitiesProvide timely response to production problemsProvide direction to optimize cycle time, uptime, yield, costs, capacity, and MRO expendituresLead engineering group to remove production barriers (downtime items, process and systems problems)New equipment, tooling, and systems designed and implemented into production
Provide direction for equipment, tools, processes, and systems design to product lines. Direct staff to write specifications to best define process and equipment needs & requirementsDirect equipment and process qualification efforts to assure the BEST incoming production equipmentHave group lead manufacturing area layout efforts for new equipmentDirect development of DCP and act as lead for launch phases as requiredProvide accurate and timely estimates in Capital, Tooling, Expense, and Timing for product changes and/or new productsCost reduction in labor, scrap and MRO
Provide direction for cost reduction efforts through clear goal setting (annually), and review of processes, tooling, methods, layout, departmental performance (scrap/MRO/OEE, etc.), cost reduction meetings, and active improvement effortsManagement objectives met
Provide resources to Production Supervisors to support all team effortsTimely, accurate, and professional communications with all in-plant and external personnelSupport budgeting, forecasting and departmental training effortsEnsure department operating parameters/budget objectives are met
Employees to be supplied with job key elements and trained to perform job functions to acceptable levelsSupervise and coordinate activity of Test and Manufacturing Engineers for facility. Allocate manpower needs for special projects as requiredSpecific job assignments or direction to be made as needed. Periodic meetings to be held to assess progress towards assignments and to counsel and correct job performance deficiencies or address personal skill needsDetailed performance appraisals to be completed for all salaried subordinates at prescribed frequenciesAll assignments to be completed at the least possible man-hour costsQualifications for new hires or internal promotions to be developed as appropriateScrap, general supply, equipment, and travel costs to be kept at minimal levels necessary to meet departmental needs. Departmental budget to be established and met. Cost reduction activities to be effectively supported in prescribed time framesPromote decision making and pro-activityQuality assured; records maintained; customer requirements met; direction and support provided
Provide direction and support for compliance to the Solero Quality System. Assure automotive industry system and specific customer requirements are met. Assure that subordinates have full understanding of quality system requirementsProvide direction and support for Quality activities. Maintain effective communications to assure that adequate support is provided in required time framesStay abreast of quality control and continuous improvement technology. Best practices to be established and implementedProvide direction and guidance for manufacturing and support departmentsAll company and customer records to be maintained per quality system requirementsAssure product launch requirements are met and procedures followedAssure that Product Control Plans and work instructions are developed, updated, and distributed as requiredAssure product testing requirements are on time, accurate, and completeContinuous Improvement achieved; customer satisfaction measured and improved
Lead and/or support Continuous Improvement activities with appropriate personnel and participation. Proactively identify areas and opportunities to apply CI and cost management methods in systems and processes. Implement measures and feedback to verify results are obtainedAssure positive and timely customer communications and effective relations are established to address product quality improvements and corrective actions when requiredCustomer-focused culture to be developed and maintained. Participate in periodic visits to customer sites to show commitment to customer satisfactionTrack and report progress on established metrics in support of overall plant goalsProduct/Process capability indices for significant, safety, or emissions characteristics to be tracked for continuous improvementDirect and guide subordinates in problem solving activities. Lead use of statistical problem solving and D.O.E.Company policies and procedures followed
All plant, company, and departmental policies and procedures to be followed as statedContribute to the development and implementation of site safety and health goals, objectives, rules and procedures; actively participate in a safety engagement team, as well as follow all EHS rules, procedures and policiesWear PPE when appropriate in designated areasAll assigned areas to be kept clean and orderlyTraining and Education
Utilize Performance Management System to define/update performance and development objectives in a timely fashion and provide feedback to employees on an ongoing basisWork with employees and HR to identify most value-added, cost-effective training opportunities to address employees' training needs and performance objectivesEnsure training goals are met in a timely fashionServe as coach and delegate accountability to engineering teamProvide team support & training to techs & maintenance personnel as neededComplete training as neededSpecial Projects/Assignments
Special assignments/projects to be completed as assignedPOSITION INFORMATION
EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline, Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, or Business preferred; MBA a plus8 years Manufacturing and/or Supervisory experience preferredExtensive knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality principals, methodologies and systems (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.)Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving methodologies, etc.Project management experienceAbove average computer skills in MS Office
KEY COMPETENCIES
Action Oriented
Dealing with Ambiguity
Conflict Management
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Motivating Others
Problem Solving
Process Management
Drive for Results
Building Effective Teams
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