Is responsible to execute all ClauS deliverables, specifically all plant tasks and deliverables for new product launches including tool release, purchase and installation and commission of all tooling and equipment, run at rate, hiring and training, Power Builds, all PPAP's, supplier readiness reviews and meeting all customer requirements and MRDs
Represents the team as the lead manufacturing member of the Program Team. Interface with the Program Manager, Program Engineer, Program Buyer, Account Manager, and Cost Analyst
Meeting program timing requirements for the total program, but with special focus on plant tasks and deliverables
Gap analysis and roadmaps for plant targets including material, scrap, production cycle time, tool cost and capital investment. Maintains shared responsibility to meet all operational financial targets with the plant/division teams
Provides operations support for product builds, testing, process optimization, run at rate events and variation studies
Represents operations in a professional way, maintains customer satisfaction, and meets customer expectations for response time, quality products, delivery on time, communication and quality systems
When functioning as the Program Manager, meets all requirements of that Job Description
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
Engineering Change, Inter-Company and Proto-type Coordination
Management of Customer and Cooper Systems within the program management requirements. (VPP, Alerts, EnterProj, Wind-chill, etc.)
Influences the level of service and the team's ability to meet quality and volume objectives in a timely manner
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor of Science (BA) in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred
Minimum of three years' experience in automotive industry
Willingness to obtain (or) possession of Six Sigma Black Belt or Kepner- Tregoe certification
Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Experience in a variety of basic operations disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials and Logistics, Process / Tooling Engineering and Shop Floor Management
In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in program management
Identifies and Coordinates the resolution of issues related to programs or processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
Professional Office Environment
Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
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