AWTX Assembly Group Leader

Profile

The Assembly Group Leader is responsible for the improvement of safety, quality, productivity, and indirect cost management of the Automatic Transmission Assembly line. The Assembly Group leader will support a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement with an emphasis on team member development. The Assembly Group Leader reports directly to the Assembly Assistant Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Assembly Group Leader will have direct supervision of the Assembly Team Leader and approximately 25 Team Members. The Assembly Group Leader reports directly to the Assembly Assistant Manager.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of equipment Assembly, preventive maintenance of Assembly
• Management of Assembly Team Members
• Ensure company goals/targets are met daily regarding safety, quality, availability, manpower, 4S and machine up-time.
• Execution of workplace rules and standard work instructions
• Assembly Team Member development and identifying training needs
• Establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with AWTX Team Members and Japanese Assembly team members
• Leads Kaizen improvement activities that can increase availability and reduce cost
• Develop, implement, follow countermeasure plans in support of company and departmental goals and targets.
• Mediate, as necessary, to work through problems. Be “hands on” and demonstrate Genchi Genbutsu”(go and see) for significant issues.
• Maintain updated schedule for respective manufacturing lines and meets with team members and leaders as necessary to plan and report production process
• Provides guidance to Team Leaders regarding policies and procedures and maintains heavy focus on safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and deal with frequent interruptions

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED required
• College or technical school coursework completed is a plus
• 3 or more years of experience leading a manufacturing team of 10 or more
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in a cross-cultural working environment is a plus
• Ability to work on rotating shifts

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Problem-solving mindset
• Must be able to problem solve
• Must be able to share information quickly with leadership
• Goal-oriented, able to manage plan progress
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, build Team Member engagement and drive performance
• Understand the importance of Team Member development
• Ability to teach 4S + S
• Ability to safely handle various tools
• Knowledge, use and understanding of general-purpose measuring instruments
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Working Conditions

• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to travel on business in US or Japan