Production Lead Coordinator

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet corporate objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction. You'll lead cross-functional teams, manage KPIs, and conduct root cause analyses to resolve quality and efficiency issues. If you possess strong leadership and communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience leading production operations in a high-speed environment.
• Strong ability to communicate and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities on Assembly Production lines.
• Meet KPI targets and report results using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement techniques

Self-directed and task-oriented

Budgeting

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Associates degree

4 year Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP

L2L

Job description

Description

This high visibility role has the opportunity to work alongside engineering/maintenance, quality and production colleagues to improve existing processes and define new processes where needed. You will be able to provide process expertise in regards to process improvement techniques to achieve corporate objectives within the costs allowable. This position will work with and rely on production supervisors to accomplish daily tasks, while driving improvements, vision, and direction. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting KPI targets
• Reporting through the use of Microsoft Office and other software applications
• Presenting results and countermeasures
• Leading cross functional teams in weekly meetings
• Budgeting
• Meeting customer expectations
• Lead continuous improvement activities on Assembly Production lines
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for Quality and Efficiency Issues
• Support materials team by oversight of 2nd shift Receiving, warehouse and Shipping functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree with 5 years experience leading production operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a cross functional team environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and task-oriented
• Willing to work overtime as required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 year Degree in related field
• 5+ years Supervisory experience with proven upward growth
• 10+ years of work experience in a high speed, Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with electronics and electronic components
• 6-Sigma certification
• Familiarity with SAP and L2L