Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
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Ensure quality products are assembled in support of customer dock dates
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Organize and assign work to meet the production schedules while following standard work assigned to the shipset
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Monitor and communicate the daily production results and submit the daily efficiency report
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Conduct daily meetings with the production line to review daily performance goals and challenges
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Set up ANDON system to manage line progress through the shift and update as needed
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Ensure the proper provisioning of the production line (tools, hardware, consumables)
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Effectively communicate and elevate issues impacting the daily performance of the line from Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Logistics to the Production Supervisor
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Assess the efficiency of each operator and provide training or recommend disciplinary action as necessary to Production Supervisor
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Provide input for performance evaluations for assemblers and assistants
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Review and provide daily attendance reports; Audit ITA records to ensure proper time charging
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Monitor and reduce line scrap cost; Follow MRB and Q-note processes
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Conduct and assist with corrective actions, root cause analysis and preventative action
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Cross train on multiple processes to increase knowledge and value to the team
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Train assemblers in new processes including standard work
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Investigate line stops, put in emergency measures, and counter measures to cope with line stops
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Communicate Line damages immediately
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Communicate regularly with the line inspector to be aware of the quality issues found
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Communicate quality issues back to the line operator and investigate root cause to ensure it is resolved
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Participate in the daily production meetings
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Work with Production Supervisor to build a cross training plan to strengthen the team and invest in assemblers
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Fill in for assemblers when away from the work area (absenteeism, training, etc.)
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Interact with internal and external customers professionally
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Maintain a safe, clean and organized workplace; Conduct regular housekeeping audits
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Support and maintain 5S initiatives
Requirements:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Experience:
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3+ years’ of seat assembly or related manufacturing experience
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Trainer or leadership experience preferred
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Qualification to support all line functions as needed
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Must be able to read, write and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
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Ability to independently plan and prioritize tasks
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Ability to solve problems with little or no guidance
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Ability to communicate and present in front of peers and upper management
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Ability to organize teams to effectively accomplish organizational goals
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Must be able to work flexible hours on short notice and overtime