Assembly Group Lead 2nd Shift

At Daikyo Nishikawa USA, Inc., we believe the success of our organization is built on quality, teamwork, and the collective contributions of each employee. We are committed to delivering technology-driven, high-quality automotive plastic products to our customers. This job description outlines not only the responsibilities specific to this role, but also the core competencies and behaviors expected from all team members to support our mission, values, and organizational culture.

Job Overview/Objectives

• Production Oversight, Safety & Quality Management (40%):
  Oversee assigned production lines to ensure safe operations, product quality, and compliance with manufacturing standards and procedures.
• Production Targets & KPI Achievement (20%):
  Monitor and ensure assigned production lines meet daily production targets, efficiency goals, and department KPIs.
• Production Performance Monitoring (10%):
  Monitor production performance, downtime, and operational efficiency. Identify issues and support corrective actions to minimize disruptions and improve productivity.
• Manpower Coordination & Scheduling Support (20%):
  Coordinate daily manpower assignments, manage absences, and adjust staffing levels as needed to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Team Communication & Daily Meetings (10%):
  Conduct daily team member meetings to communicate production updates, safety expectations, operational priorities, and department information.

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of production planning and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities.
• Strong focus on quality and workplace safety.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Manufacturing experience required.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support manufacturing operations and departmental objectives.

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience required.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform physical activities required to support manufacturing operations.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate equipment, tools, computers, and other business systems.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds independently.
• Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and work areas for quality and safety concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.

• Position requires work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, varying temperatures, and production equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, and other protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or alternative shifts as necessary to support production requirements.

DNUS is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DNUS will not discriminate based on any protected class in it’s hiring/onboarding/employment practices. Reasonable accommodations can be requested and will be considered as it relates to the essential functions of this job.

About DNUS, Inc.

Daikyo Corporation was established in 1953 in Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken Japan. As a manufacturer of plastic products for automotive, machinery, electric appliance, vessels, and general household purposes. Today, Daikyo Nishikawa (DNUS) Inc. established its first venture in the United States in 2019, primarily serving Mazda and Toyota automotive industry. DNUS, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company. It is the policy of DNUS, Inc.

to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.