Weld Department Manager II

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Job Family:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: (enter why the position exists)

• Responsible for adhering to, developing and enforcing safe practices and policies.
• Responsible for Department budget development and management.
• Responsible for managing and achieving Department KPI (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery)
• Engage in Department interviewing for open G-level and skilled positions
• Develop and execute training plans for Dept. Frontline leaders and skilled positions.
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; completing payroll for assigned associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Floor management – 6S control, associate engagement.
• Develop and manage department improvement projects with the team.
• Position core work hours 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Fast paced work environment
• Ability to multi-task

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an employee 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:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four year college or university; or four to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Background/Skills:

• Automotive background a must, preference towards high volume machining operations, Experience with Japanese transplants will be highly beneficial
• Proven ability to manage within a fast paced, high production environment. Experience in the hiring, development, and monitoring or personnel.
• Intermediate or advanced Computer skills (Microsoft Office) required.
• CS SU Assembly: Background in fast paced automotive assembly operation
• Rod Area: Machining process engineering, CNC programming experience, Tooling, Jig & Fixture design background. Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of center less grinding
• Weld/Bulge/Paint Area: Mechanical or Welding engineering experience or equivalent process experience.

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, we’re 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 don’t just accept difference-we 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.