Sub Assembly Supervisor

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Manufacturing Section Heads provides front-line leadership to the manufacturing associates. Supports Assistant manager of assigned area with continuous improvement activity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• 12 months related education experience and/or training in a similar position.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

Background/Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills such as Microsoft Excel Power Point Word email etc.
• Effective communication skills in a professional environment from General Level associates up to Executive Management.
• Effective problem solving and root cause analysis using the accepted method.
• Prefer experience or knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers mics height gauge dial indictors etc.

Special Training/Certifications:

• To be determined by position as needed and the Associate Development Program
• Associate has passed the Qualified Trainers Test and is qualified as a Trainer for the processes for which they directly supervise.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand/Walk 8/12 hours per day
• Work 5-7 days per week
• Lift up to 35 pounds frequently
• Ability to do repetitive work

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold
• Must be able to work in an environmental factor such as dust
• Must be able to work in an open office environment
• Must be able to work Planned and Unplanned Overtime

Job Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Hitachi Astemos Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Assist with implementation of new safety practices.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and implement corrective action where needed.
• Directly supervises all associates and Tech level associates in the Assembly / Machining Department on the lines assigned as well as other areas of the plant in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures that all associates have the proper PPE safety devices are working properly and are properly used.
• Promotes a safety-first quality-driven productive work environment.
• Adheres to training procedure that all associates working on processes they supervise are trained / certified in process of being certified or at a minimum emergency certified.
• Monitors / administers training to all associates to verify they understand their processes how to complete quality and manufacturing checks.
• Checks all manufacturing and operator quality check sheets for accuracy and completion.
• Ensures that all corrective action communications are filled out for out of spec readings. Verifies that all deviations are current. Reports any discrepancies to Assistant Manager or above.
• Ensures that all 6S activities are maintained on production lines and 6S audits are completed on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that all associates review and understand updates to any documents as given or revised.
• Ensures the correct document revisions are line side thru the document control system.
• Tracks all PM projects / work orders for thoroughness and completeness.
• Complete all production reporting as assigned.
• Complete payroll every Monday by 9 a.m. Maintain schedules transfer hours accordingly ensure that all over time hours are approved by department manager.
• Maintain department overtime plan.
• Achieve daily production and OEE requirements.
• Achieve Expense targets for line assigned.
• Elevate downtime and follow the call tree escalation rules.
• Addresses all complaints and resolves issues in a timely professional matter. Any issues that cant be resolved need to be addressed with Assistant Manager or above or Human Resources.
• Issues coaching/counseling in a timely manner as approved by management and Human Resources.
• Approves vacation in a timely manner and follows department policies in accordance with daily allowances.
• Provides or gives associates Continuous and timely feedback on daily performance.
• Ensure the proper use of the SH toolbox in daily start up meeting.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo were challenging the status quo with the power of diversity inclusion and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued respected and empowered. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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