Coordinate activities of team members to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations while promoting a team environment and improving all methods. Provide leadership and technical support to the department.
Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
Plan and coordinate work to ensure high quality stamping operations through die repair and maintenance.
Manage team members time and attendance and perform coaching as necessary to improve attendance and turnover.
Requires advanced expertise in tool & die repair skills and strong knowledge of metal forming.
Solve complex problems with die repair and coach / mentor team members.
Plan and coordinate training to continually enhance skills of team.
Communicate effectively with team members, managers and other departments.
Foster teamwork to achieve overall company goals.
Aid team members in solving problems/ concerns that affect their performance.
Track data to manage Key Performance Indicators.
Maintain strong 5S in the work area.
Create and maintain standardized work.
Seek continuous improvement of processes, procedures, delivery of work.
Maintain behaviors consistent with YKTA values and policies.
Report machine or personnel issues to their next direct member of leadership or management.
Ability to work rotating shift schedule.
Ability to work overtime hours as needed on short notice.
Regular Attendance is required.
Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.
5 plus years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, tool and die experience is highly desired.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to read drawings.
Manual machining capability.
3-5 years previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Associate degree in industrial maintenance, tool and die or similar program preferred.
2-3 years stamping and metal forming experience.
Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required.