Supports and implements strategic projects and initiatives. Coordinate continuous improvement efforts & maintain statistics utilizing appropriate tracking methods to highlight improvement areas Coordinate & guide all shifts of the manufacturing organization to meet plant objectives: Provide input to support functions as they relate to process improvements & program implementations Ensure that monthly production/customer schedules are on an optimal level of productivity Ensure timely procurement & installation of capital equipment & tooling: Provide technical guidance in the selection, design, development & installation of cost-effective production equipment as well as manufacturing processes & techniques Support and assist in cost & data gathering & interpretations Ensure quality systems & procedures are maintained & effectively used by the manufacturing group: Ensure customer requests are timely respected Assist with coordination of development & training for new associates Advise & participate in activities related to new product in alignment with statistical capabilities & plant objectives Develop & promote the use of collaborative problem solving techniques to gain improvements in all aspects of Quality & Engineering Establish & facilitate effective employee involvement programs Support with HR Mgr. Support, champion and advocate, ISO14001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 Ensure stable process on Management of Change is maintained (such as production layout) Bachelor's Degree in technical field is required for the role. Master's Degree is preferred Between 5 and 7 years of relevant manufacturing experience Proven experience in navigating turnaround or crisis management within manufacturing Technical knowledge of manufacturing process, including maintenance & quality systems Solid knowledge of: Business Systems which drive performance excellence and unify the company's diverse operations, Total Preventive Maintenance TPM, and Continuous Improvement Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, manpower planning, coaching techniques, human relations skills, collaborative techniques Knowledge of manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, automatically assembling, etc.) Experienced with customer requirements, procedures, standards & product application Knowledge of interpretation & understanding of Quality Management and ISO Knowledge of quality discipline, including sampling techniques, cost of quality, experimental design, audit systems, corrective actions & engineering activities, KATA Ability to facilitate and guide cross-functional process improvement teams Excellent communications & employee relations skills & the ability to inspire & support subordinatesAbility to manage the teaching, development, encouragement & of personnel in the manufacturing departments Empowering and inclusive leadership skills and social understanding Fluency in English language is required, as the role is exposed at international level
