Axle Manager - 1st Shift

PK USA INC • Shelbyville, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, support and direction of hourly personnel for the operation of the Axle department so that quality, cost and production targets are met.

Requirements

• BS Degree in manufacturing or a technical field or relevant equivalent experience with manufacturing
• 5+ years of automotive manufacturing supervision
• 2+ years previous experience leading and supervising other employees
• Excellent time management skills, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Knowledge of quality principles and methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and motivational skills
• Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; advocates new ideas, even when risk is involved; sets an example for coworkers; delegates responsibility and empowers associates to make decisions; takes personal accountability for decisions.
• Able to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; focuses on process rather than isolated events; obtains multiple assessments of a situation and identifies trouble spots; evaluates alternative solutions.
• Able to take timely action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to consider options and uses reason and analysis to pick best solution.
• Able to manage progress toward operational effectiveness; can implement preventative measures and establish clear accountability for action; confronts problems head on and takes decisive action.
• Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; adapts to varying customer needs and manages transitions effectively.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in management or leadership principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operation of the Axle production lines
• Establish and communicate production schedules
• Assign work to hourly workers and monitor their work activity
• Ensure workers are trained, cross-trained, and work in a safe manner
• Manage employee attendance and other HR/employee relations issues
• Problem solve production issues and determine countermeasures
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• Perform quality audits to assure quality parts are being manufactured
• Manage scrap and seek continuous improvement
• Complete reports and data requirements for tracking performance
• Communicate with other departments and management, as necessary
• Attend daily production meetings
• Other projects and duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager