2nd Shift Production Assistant Manager (6:30pm-3:15am)

Job Profile:

The Night Shift Assistant Manager is a key leadership position with responsibility for leading a successful manufacturing plant in Cibolo, Texas. The Assistant Manager of Assembly reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The Assistant Manager is responsible for the manufacturing and production of complex automotive components that support the automotive industry. Additionally, the Assistant Manager establishes and maintains productive and effective relationships with Japanese management and local department managers that foster a successful production environment that is centered on quality and safety best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supervising the night shift plant-wide.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads overall production of quality products that meet the Company’s operational short and long-term business goals.
• Fosters a positive work environment centered on compliance and continuous improvement.
• Supervises, engages, and motivates frontline management (Group Leaders) and team members to follow and adhere to Company objectives regarding quality, safety, environment, and information security.
• Evaluates and monitors operations ability to meet production and regulatory standards and carries out corrective actions needed to meet Company operation goals.
• Leads the manufacturing process of automotive transmissions and or other automotive products that meet 100% of Company’s quality standard goals.
• Lead manufacturing projects and influence team members to adhere to company environmental, health and safety standards such as cleanliness, ergonomics, standard operating procedures, required maintenance and inspections of equipment, temperature, noise, and overall safe working
  conditions.
• Leads the fair and productive work environment built on trust and respect of all team members and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal employment regulations. Supporting the kaizen activities for efficient production equipment improvements.
• Tracks and manages Manufacturing KPIs such as plant safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment and TM morale. Take corrective actions to achieve KPI targets as needed.
• Checks production lines and production control boards and confirms production issues by performing daily walks to ensure rules and standards are maintained.
• Motivates his/her Staff and maximizes their abilities utilizing HR development plans.
• Supports all departments and responds to any safety, quality or production issues.

Working/Physical Conditions

• Able to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or Operations Management or 10 years of equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3 years or more Management or Supervisory experience.
• Leadership experience leading 5 or more direct reports with teams of 30 to 50.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as directed.
• Must be capable of flexibly responding to any changes in the company’s direction.
• Leadership track record and good understanding of how to lead people.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.

Desired Skills/Characteristics

• Experience in a cross-cultural working environment.
• Experience in an automated assembly process, robotic, or machining process.
• Advanced analytical abilities and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good relationship building skills
• Computer skills - advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability and history of driving change with a self-starter mentality.
• 2 years proven problem-solving ability using TPS, 5-Why's, PDCA.