Associate Manager, Production

Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)•Vancouver, WA

18d

About The Position

The Associate Manager oversees processes and improvements based on a variety of production needs. This position will direct the production team in daily manufacture of existing products and processes, while working with the Engineering team on the development of new processes, training of employees, customer interaction, and interaction with Kyocera sales/operations. The Associate Manager is responsible for the continual maintenance of a safe working environment, upkeep of production lines, as well as daily/monthly/yearly HE (P/L) sheet planning/result. This position will report to the Production Manager or equivalent level and is accountable for all team functions/performance.

Requirements

High school diploma required, 2 year degree preferred
Experience managing a production team in a manufacturing environment; management of both operator/machinist level and supervisor level employees
Ability to manage staff and follow through on deadlines and goals
Computer skills: proficient with Outlook, SAP and Excel
Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of machines, SPC, Failure Analysis, and engineering metrics
Vision required in the job includes close vision and reading a computer screen
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

Nice To Haves

Machining experience preferred
Knowledge of FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma Principles helpful

Responsibilities

Interviews, supervises, develops, mentors, and coordinates the schedules of the production staff.
Works directly with meticulous and/or ITAR customers to make sure all requirements are addressed on production parts. Interactions may be in email, teleconference, or face to face.
Understands and assists in ITAR control of products, drawings, and any other related materials.
Assists engineering team in designing, installing, and commissioning new production processes and tooling, monitors modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoots existing processes.
Selects, manages, and works with sub-contractors as related to engineering and production.
May serve on the CAR review board and will review CARS assigned to the department.
Tracks labor and material costs, production schedule, reports on profit and loss on a regular basis. Provides forecasted plans to senior leaders.
Makes observations, measures performance daily, and adjusts achieve monthly metrics.
Maintains high standards to key plant performance metrics including Safety, maintenance, OTD, quality, production, sonkin.
Calculates expense plans and coordinates purchases with supply management.
Prepares reports, flow diagrams, SPC, CAD drawings and charts as requested.
Participates in hiring, promotions, firing, performance reviews, or/and disciplinary processes as needed. Works closely with human resources.
Works directly with manufacturing employees (operators, inspectors, and machinists etc.).
Promotes safe work practices and reviews accident investigations if applicable.
Works closely with quality department, other departmental supervisors/managers, production manager, EHS, Scheduling and plant management daily.
Reports departmental deliverables to plant production manager and/or plant manager as needed monthly. Prepares analysis on OTD and efficiency by machine.
Models professional and ethical behavior in reporting and decision making.