Production Control Team Member - Nights

General Summary

Under general supervision, oversees the shipping and receiving warehouse operations during the designated shift which includes shipping, receiving, inventory control, and product delivery to manufacturing plus daily job assignments. Directs Team Members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

Essential Job Functions:

Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible.

• Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly.
• Support investigations and containment activities.
• Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, production, and production control issues.
• Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.
• Communicate concisely with GL on any issues.

Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.

Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement.

Initiate and support continuous improvement activities.

Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.

Suppport the implementation of team members’ ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives.

Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.

• Maintain daily 5S, as a component of TPS, in the work area and with assigned equipment, and ensure assigned team members do the same.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.
• Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
• Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Minimum one (1) year of production control or logistics experience required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
  
  

Personal/Technical Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in Forklift/Material Handling operation and Hazardous Waste handling.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently show and maintain professionalism.
• Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization, and with multiple departments.
  
  

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
  

Computer/Software

• Basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel (creating and completing charts/tables).
• Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred.
• Work Environment/Conditions:
  
  

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.

• Standard automotive plant environment with high decibel noise levels, flashing lights, and alarms/notification systems.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
• Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.
  
  

Travel: Minimal

• Physical Demands:
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

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