Manufacturing Assistant Manager

Toyota Boshoku America • Jackson, TN

15h

About The Position

General Summary: Manage and lead Manufacturing department group leaders, team
leaders, and team members for assigned areas/shift to ensure safety, quality,
positive work environment, customer requirements, and manufacturing needs are
met through the Toyota Production System (TPS) philosophy. Provide leadership
and motivation to direct reports in manufacturing system that emphasizes safety,
quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction,
housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably automotive.
• Minimum 2 years of functional leadership experience as supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation.
• Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems.
• General understanding and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes.
• Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment.
• Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
• Advanced math skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability.
• Excellent problem solving and people skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• 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 communicate and work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to speak to groups of people and make presentations to executive groups.
• Ability to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• 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 group leaders, team leaders, and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages manufacturing activities and related functions for assigned areas/shift to meet customer requirements.
• Lead Manufacturing supervision for assigned areas/shift in utilizing TPS techniques.
• Support development and management of annual plan, budget, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Develops and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
• Provides direction and motivation to team members emphasizing quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale.
• Ensures further development of group leaders, team leaders, and team members through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, corrective action, and cascade training. Update team member training matrix and schedule any needed training.

What This Job Offers

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