Assistant Plant Manager - Automated Welding Lead

KLA Industries; Saint Clair Shores (MI); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KLA Industries is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and automated welding operations. The role focuses on continuous improvement of production KPIs, staffing, training, and budget adherence to meet schedules and customer requirements.

The candidate will lead the Operations team, drive quality and lean initiatives, and ensure effective cost control while coordinating with finance and safety programs.

Competenze

• Experience leading manufacturing/production in automotive settings.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Fluent in MS Office applications.

Mansioni

• Lead continuous improvement to improve production KPIs and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure staffing and training to execute production and operational plans.
• Complete annual training/development plans and performance reviews.
• Provide direct leadership to Operations staff and manage production within budget and schedule.
• Oversee hiring/training of technical production employees and daily staffing.
• Drive quality through process standardization and cost control.
• Collaborate with Plant Controller on annual operating budgets and costing.

Conoscenze

Automated welding operations

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

IATF 16949 knowledge

Lean/quality management

Communication skills

Engineering data interpretation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

KLA Industries is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and automated welding operations. The role focuses on continuous improvement of production KPIs, staffing, training, and budget adherence to meet schedules and customer requirements.

The candidate will lead the Operations team, drive quality and lean initiatives, and ensure effective cost control while coordinating with finance and safety programs.