Production Lead Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Keihin North America • Tarboro, NC

299d

About The Position

Hitachi Astemo provides advanced mobility solutions in the areas of electric powertrains for automobiles, advanced chassis, autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems, and systems for motorcycles. In addition to reducing traffic accidents and traffic congestion, we aim to reduce the burden on the environment by cleaning exhaust gas and improving fuel efficiency to contribute to the realization of a society that is both people- and eco-friendly. The Hitachi Astemo facility in North Carolina manufactures Automotive Electronic Control Units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems. Come join our growing organization and you’ll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you’re a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Hitachi Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing. In addition to the many challenges of working in a fast-paced production environment, you will also enjoy one of the best and most affordable benefit packages in the industry. The benefit package includes paid yearly shutdowns, in addition to your vacation time.

Requirements

• Associates degree with 5 years experience leading production operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a cross functional team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and task-oriented.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 4 year Degree in related field.
• 5+ years Supervisory experience with proven upward growth.
• 10+ years of work experience in a high speed, Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with electronics and electronic components.
• 6-Sigma certification.
• Familiarity with SAP and L2L.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and planning 2nd shift production activities in a high volume, high mix Tier 1 automotive electronics manufacturing facility.
• Ensuring top quality units are produced.
• Implementing continuous process improvement and cost savings.
• Initiating team projects and following the projects to completion.
• Performing daily schedule/team management duties.
• Meeting KPI targets.
• Reporting through the use of Microsoft Office and other software applications.
• Presenting results and countermeasures.
• Leading cross functional teams in weekly meetings.
• Budgeting.
• Meeting customer expectations.
• Leading continuous improvement activities on Assembly Production lines.
• Leading Root Cause Analysis for Quality and Efficiency Issues.
• Supporting materials team by oversight of 2nd shift Receiving, warehouse and Shipping functions.

Benefits

• Paid yearly shutdowns.
• Vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Associate degree