Production Leader

Schaeffler • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with prior leadership or supervisory roles preferred
• Understanding of production processes and systems, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a proven track record of effectively managing and motivating production teams to achieve operational goals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that optimize production processes
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to defined production standards, methods and guidelines.
• Oversee and manage all production operations to achieve defined KPIs, for a single sub segment/product assigned.
• Contribute to or ensure fine-scheduling and sequencing of production orders.
• Confirm or approve production orders and allocate own operations resources accordingly.
• Ensure availability of production infrastructure (i.e. availability of tools, maintenance services, set up operations, etc.).
• Propose procedural or organizational changes in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees