Machining (Case) Manager

Socket.dev; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) in West Point, GA seeks a Manager to proactively oversee the department and manage daily manufacturing activities to deliver superior results on time and in compliance with HTGP Core Values and the Employee Guidebook.

The role leads safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets, enforces 5S, builds strong team relations, mentors staff, and coordinates with leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department and manufacturing processes to deliver on-time, high-quality results.
• Manage department budget within approved limits and coordinate with leadership on cost control.
• Enforce safety policies, 5S, and environmental/quality standards; lead by example.
• Guide and mentor team members; ensure training and development of staff.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement to meet customer needs.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Tools

ADP

MS-Excel

MS-PowerPoint

MS-Word

MS-Outlook

SAP

VAATZ

Department Specific software

Job description

Manager

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 (HTGP) policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF 16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and 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:

• Control cost within established budgets.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery targets within machining
• 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: Director or designee
• Direct Reports: 3-5

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

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.

6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.

7. 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.

8. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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 – Physical Task – Demand – Remark

Stand / Walk – Frequent (34 - 66%) – Forceful Grip – Occasional (1-5%)

Sit – Frequent (34 – 66%) – Fine Manipulation – Constant (67-100%) – Comp. Work

Bend/Stoop/Squat – Rare (1 - 5%) – Lift – Rare (1 – 3 reps) – Less than 30 lb max

Forward Reach – Occasional (5-20%) – Carry – Rare (1 – 3 reps) – Less than 30 lb max

Overhead Reach – Rare (1 - 5%) – Push / Pull on wheeled cart – Rare (1 – 3 reps) – Less than 30 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.