Manufacturing Group Leader

1 TB Way, Mantachie , Mississippi 38855 , United States

10%

Day

This is a Salaried position

Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area (e.g., assembly, filter, injection

molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane, welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the group’s responsibilities.

Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish

company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and

quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction,

housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, andmorale.

A. Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.

1. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and

track staffing conditions, work hoursand overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism

2. Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and

takes appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member

Handbook.

3. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective

action.

4. Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness,

consistency, two-way communication,teamwork, and harmony.

5. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost

reduction, and morale.

B. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area,

accomplishing department hoshin goals and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule.

1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods,

reduce process variation, identify waste and methodically eliminate waste.

2. Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each

process.

3. Directthe work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyze

production requirements based oncurrent work situation and production schedules.

4. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure

all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations.

5. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient,

stable, and continuous operations.

C. Utililize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible.

1. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take

corrective action as needed.

2. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems

and escalation procedures. Confirm thatteam members use the quality systems correctly.

3. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities.

4. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.

5. Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality,

safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.

6. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct.

7. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and

machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc.

D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.

1. Participate in the setting