Job Location : Kansas City,KS, USA
100% responsible for the day-to-day activities and continual improvement of the production team. Assess, guide, manage, and prioritize as needed all aspects of the shop floor operation. Adhere to production schedules to meet customer requirements. Lead operations group to meet or exceed all department objectives (KOI). Provide written action plans for any required corrective action and ongoing improvement. Ensure accurate reporting of all production (efficiency, scrap, downtime, FTO, etc.). Ensure team member involvement in corrective actions and continual improvement. Support customer and company presentations as they relate to items of production responsibility. Comply with all company direct policies and procedures developed per the quality system (Business Operating Procedures and Department Instructions). Drive accountability at all levels of responsibility. Adhere to all quality requirements as outlined in the control plans. Lead department meetings, support and promote continual improvement projects, and oversee initiation and/or execution of engineering changes. Promote an atmosphere of safety, employee and customer satisfaction, and teamwork.
QualificationsBachelors degree in manufacturing or management discipline or equivalent combination of work and education. Minimum 5 years related experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, or JIT Assembly and Sequencing environment. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the business as well as executive leadership. Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational, and communication skills. Proficient computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.). Good written and mathematical skills. Good communication and teamworking skills. Familiarity with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment is a plus. Able to maintain confidential information.