Assembly Department Manager

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 70 years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com

Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.

Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries

Objective: Lead the Implementation and Supervision of Manufacturing Policies and oversee all aspects of production

Job Title: Assembly Shift Manager

What does your typical day look like?

• Ensure a safety-first culture, guiding subordinates to adhere to safety procedures, aiming for zero accidents.
• Implement and supervise manufacturing policies, fostering the production of high-quality products, timely deliveries, and cost-effectiveness through continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee daily/monthly production activities, ensuring achievement of production targets, and reporting issues to the area manager for strategic adjustments.
• Collaborate with the area manager in developing the annual profit plan, including budgeting, forecasting, labor allocation, equipment needs, quality goals, and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide input and support for new product plans/programs.
• Contribute to enhancing business objectives and financial performance at the Plant, Division, and Corporation levels.
• Facilitate a team environment w/ maintenance, quality, and production to ensure all safety operative goals are met
• Actively support full implementation of the 5S initiatives
• Work closely with the quality area to create and maintain systems that ensure quality products
• Support Teammates in their efforts to consistently exceed customer expectations, maximize production and quality while minimizing downtime and scrap
• Communicate all potential quality concerns
• Enforce all areas and plant quality procedures
• Maintain all customer and TS requirements

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT/ TRAINING

• Actively encourage participation in idea program by effectively resolving and implementing Teammate ideas
• Identify training opportunities to develop and maintain a highly motivated and capable team
• Promote a continuous improvement atmosphere to ensure teammates are engaged
• Lead efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency to meet planned / plant objectives
• Facilitate Metalsa Model and Metalsa Operating System training and implementation
• Develop, conduct, deliver, and assess training needs for Employee Development and Succession 

Education & Experience  

• Associates degree, equivalent experience, or skill that are minimally required for competent performance  
• 5-7 years management experience.
• 2 years using lean manufacturing tools
• 2 years of with Quality systems experience.
• Participation in a significant role on the MOS, either deploying practice, training in a tool or methodology, leading problem solving or other applied leadership experience

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)
• Product knowledge with component identification
• Technical knowledge of Procedures, Products, Planning, Quality and Processes
• Quality Management Systems
• Human Development Management
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Management Fundamentals.
• Core Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Assembly, Painting, Welding, Hydroforming)
• Logistics

Leadership Competencies

•Problem Solving •Conflict Management •Organizational Agility •Planning •Team Building •Compassion •Integrity and Trust

What is in it for YOU? At Metalsa, we offer competitive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being and career growth.

• Paid Time off: 15 days of prorated vacation paid holidays 
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Health Care Support: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Employee perks: Vehicle purchase discount with GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Ford and Toyota

EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.