This position will provide comprehensive Manufacturing Management support to Proterra’s Director, Manufacturing and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations including meeting objectives in the areas of people, safety, environmental, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost while complying with all internal as well as external policies and procedures. This position will promote and drive Lean and Continuous Improvement as part of the daily work activities as well as manage the manufacturing operations by planning production schedules, materials requirements, budgeting and staffing needs. You will service as an expert in developing internal business processes which directly contribute to the successful delivery of our product.
About the Role – You will:
Be responsible for the planning, coordinating and support of the manufacturing process.
Analyze production bottlenecks and inefficiencies while seeking solutions; Promote Lean manufacturing techniques and processes.
Coordinate shop floor activities to insure logical production processes; Prepare assemblers and supervisors for new production processes and ensure all training requirements are up-to-date for manufacturing associates and personnel performing operations in the facility.
Analyze efficiency reports; Exercise judgement based upon available data and investigate documented inefficiencies.
Audit the quality of assembled product; Investigate and correct quality concerns.
Support Plant Lean Leaders with an emphasis on championing the Division’s goals, objectives and implementation plans; Lead manufacturing Lean and Continuous Improvement efforts resulting in significant year over year savings.
Partner with Quality and Safety management to ensure compliance with quality and safety best practices; Write production and quality procedures.
Interface with both Supply Chain and Marketing through the Sales and Operations planning process. Translate requirements and identify solutions to ensure continuous alignment of sales and operations planning.
Implement and support cost savings ideas.
Recommend personnel requirements including people for promotion and employment; Conduct annual performance reviews for subordinates.
Create positive work environment; Counsel supervisors and direct labor personnel regarding work habits.
Conduct department and supervisory meetings; Approve overtime expenditures.
Be able and willing to work flexible shifts to meet business and employee needs.
About Our Group:
As strategic partners, the Manufacturing team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.
We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
This position will be part of the Greenville based Manufacturing team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations in Greenville, SC.
You will report to the Director, Manufacturing and collaborate with other Manufacturing team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and other manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA.
About You:
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent English communication skills.
Your Experience Includes:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the field of either Engineering, Business or Management or equivalent relevant experience.
3+ years of experience in manufacturing within a leadership role or in a military environment.
Must be hands-on manager with ability to provide positive and constructive feedback, coach/mentor and develop individuals.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the proven ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently within the team and the company.
In-depth knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Continuous Improvements initiatives.
Experience in project management.
You might also have:
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Lean Expert certification
APICS certification and training
Location: Greenville, SC
Travel: 0 - 10%
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
