Assembly Night Shift Assistant Manager

Hyundai-Transys-Georgia-Powertrain-; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain in West Point, GA is seeking an Assembly Night Shift Assistant Manager to lead the night shift in the HTGP Plant 2. You will supervise the assembly department, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and ensure adherence to company policies and the 5S program.

The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and the ability to guide a team of 1–5 members, with focus on continuous improvement and timely delivery in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Assembly experience is required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Position may require domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned department on a nightly shift.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery targets are met.
• Develop and implement standardization and countermeasures to manufacturing problems.
• Maintain strong 5S practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Direct supervision of 1–5 team members and report to Assembly Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Problem Solving

Safety

Team Motivation

Education

High School/GED

4 Year Degree (preferred)

Tools

ADP

MS-Excel

MS-PowerPoint

MS-Word

MS-Outlook

SAP

VAATZ

Job description

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Assembly Night Shift Assistant Manager

Human Resources Full-time Regular Management HTGP Plant 2, West Point, GA, US

Position Summary

Proactively manage assigned department. Responsible to effectively manage on a daily basis each aspect of the manufacturing process efficiently with the goal being to deliver superior results in a timely manner and in compliance with the company’s Core Values and the HTGP Employee Guidebook.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and Health and Safety ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management

EHS:

• Leads by example adherence to all safety policies and procedures
• Enforces all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently exceeds / maintains company safety goals

Technical:

• Works with Assembly Manager to control cost within established budgets.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery targets within assembly
• Plans, develops and implements standardization and control plans to meet internal and external customer needs
• Assures internal and external quality
• Keeps Management informed of any concerns and potential issues
• Develops, maintains and enforces strong 5S business practices
• Generates and understands performance reports
• Promotes department goals by providing guidance to all team members
• Ensures team members perform to policies and procedures
• Always maintains positive work environment
• Ensures effective / sufficient training of new or existing employees
• Proactively works to avoid employee and production related problems.
• Supports each department as required to achieve overall business goals
• Encourages/identifies continuous improvement opportunities
• Documents and validates the implementation of countermeasures to identified manufacturing problems
• Monitors MES to ensure product quality
• Maintains an active open door environment to provide employees with a productive avenue for solving problems

Leadership:

• Administers corrective action / disciplinary procedures
• Makes recommendation to hire, terminate and promote
• Enforces clean philosophy (5S) to maintain a clean working environment and all other HTGP policies and procedures
• Builds and sustain positive team relations and effectively handles team relation issues
• Builds and sustains positive relationships with support organizations
• Directs all group leader activity
• Communicates effectively to management and team members

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree (preferred)

Reporting

• Reports to: Assembly Manager
• Direct Reports: 1 - 5

Competency Requirements

SUPERVISORY COMPETENCY

Effectively demonstrates leadership/management competencies; communicates critical issues to manager in a timely manner; meets deadlines; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive manner; creates a positive work environment; coaches and mentors Team Members; facilitates Team Member learning; clearly defines development expectations; measures results/outcomes; understands importance of labor relations; manages Team Member/ unit performance; determines objectives/strategies; controls budget/resource utilization; meets unit/department goals; effectively uses process/project management principles; demonstrates and applies policy and procedures to achieve area business results; develops and implements countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provides data as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative:Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapt approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the "heart" of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Stand / Walk

Frequent (34 - 66%)

Forceful Grip

Occasional (1-5%)

Sit

Frequent (34 - 66%)

Fine Manipulation

Comp. Work

Rare (1 - 5%)

Lift

Rare (1 - 3 reps)

Less than 10 lb max

Forward Reach

Occasional (5-20%)

Carry

Rare(1 - 3 reps)

Less than 10 lb max

Rare (1 - 5%)

Push / Pull on wheeled cart

Rare (1 - 3 reps)

Less than 10 lb max

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years job related experience preferred.
• Must be available to move or work on other shifts as needed
• Flexibility in working hours to include, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Assembly experience is required.

Software Skills Required

• ADP
• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP
• VAATZ
• Department Specific software not otherwise mentioned

Other Information

• Position may require domestic or international travel.
• Tier-1 Automotive experience (preferred)
• Transmission Assembly (preferred)
• Cross Cultural experience (preferred)
• OT required as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check.
• Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days.
• Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGP reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGP team members are subject to all other HTGP policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGP's Team Member Handbook.