Off Shift Production Coordinator

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Off Shift Production Coordinator to oversee production operations and ensure quality standards are met. This role involves managing a team, coordinating schedules, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. You'll play a vital part in maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment while contributing to the overall success of the organization. Join a dynamic team where your skills will make a difference from day one, and help shape the future of mobility in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the automotive supplier industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage production supervisor outcomes and ensure adherence to policies.
• Maintain manufacturing operations and solve production problems.
• Document manufacturing results and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Lean Management

Continuous Improvement

Production Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Off Shift Production Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Works with quality control, production control, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance departments to maintain schedules and affect changes and revisions.Ensures maximum use of capacity and requirements. Analyzes the quality and quantity of production and institutes corrective actions to eliminate deficiencies.Monitors and addresses priorities, backlogs, breakdowns, and other aspects affecting planned scheduling. Participates in finding solutions for repetitive product complaints.Drives the implementation and usage of systems of production tracking and quality control.

Job Description

*Manages production supervisor outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and correcting behaviors as needed; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures. Sets production and support resource priorities.
*Maintains manufacturing operations by following and enforcing standards and procedures and good manufacturing practices; coordinating production schedule requirements and capabilities; ensuring steady flow of materials; solving production problems; directing equipment adjustments.
*Documents manufacturing results by completing logs, and records; calculating and reporting production; noting variances.
*Maintains quality manufacturing standards by completing production control charts; reporting quality data; analyzing recordings and statistics; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
*Maintains manufacturing equipment and processes by coordinating preventive maintenance actions; scheduling repairs; facilitating team discussions to identify equipment and process problems; identifying solutions.
*Maintains safe, secure, and healthy manufacturing environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
*Contributes to manufacturing and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
*All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Associate's degree in related field, or combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in the automotive supplier industry as a Production Coordinator or a comparable position in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement (CIP).

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.