SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing, coaching and directing Off Line Han-chos.
• Directing the problem solving activities of the manufacturing area.
• Analyzing processes for continuous improvement.
• Analyzing and continuously improving scrap and defective products produced.
• Analyzing and continuously improve overall plant efficiency.
• Improve overall product quality.
• Determine and prepare T/M daily work (Standardize work).
• Determine and prepare section training requirements and plan.
• Implement abnormal occurrence plan when necessary.
• Determine Kanban setting and Kanban Flow
• Supporting the efforts of other sections within the company to achieve goals and targets.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by Management.
• Conduct morning, Jisu-ken, CFT, OA up, and training meetings as required
• Able to adjust schedule and hours for the belefit of the Company/Section.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will manage and direct Han-cho's and Hourly Team Members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of electronic automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System
• Complete process knowledge.
• General physics ability.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent cooperative personality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to think for the Company.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage others.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Ability to function independently without requiring assistance from, or disturbing the work of others.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.
• 5 years of prior applicable experience in manufacturing.
• 2 years management experience required.
• Electronics experience desired.
• Automotive experience desired.
• Valid passport for travel required for travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing

• Walking

• Sitting

• Lifting (weight 25 lb)

• Heaviest Weight Lifted (55 lb)

• Carrying (weight 25 lb)

• Heavy Weight Carried (25 lb)

• Pushing/Pulling

• Weight Pushed/Pulled (10 lb)

• Climbing

• Balancing

• Bending/Stoop

• Crawling

• Reaching

• Reach Above Shoulder

• Work Above Shoulder

• Walk on Uneven Ground

• Fine Manipulation

• Gross Manipulation

• Simple Grasping

• Power Grip

• Hand Twisting

• Twisting of body

• Kneeling

• Crouching

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.