Production Manager (Seating)

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive supplier is looking for a Manager Production in Fountain Inn, SC. The role involves planning and directing all activities in plant production, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and developing production staff. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automotive production environments and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of supervision or engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee plant manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Train and develop Lead Production and Supervisors.

Skills

Supervision

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

United States - SC - Fountain Inn

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Manager Production is responsible for planning,coordinating, and directing all activities within the plant production departments. Ensures the on-time production of quality products while handling the daily supervision of the plant personnel.

Essential functions of the job:

• Promote a safe work environment and prevent risk of injuries using, but not limited to, 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices.
• Oversee the entire plant manufacturing and assembly operations. Lead weekly meetings with Lead Production and supervisors.
• Monitor daily established KPI’s to ensure customer requirements and plant objectives are met.
• Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Ensure compliance of the UAW contract, team member handbook, safety guidelines, all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to production team members.
• Train and develop Lead Production and mentor Supervisors and manage the Performance Review process and their career development.
• Ensure YFIMS is being followed and promote following established YFiOS practices throughout the plant. Create a Continuous Improvement culture to meet plant CI roadmap.
• Oversee staff levels within each department, by shift, and ensure not to exceed authorized levels.
• Provide Plant manager/Operations Manager monthly production information for monthly MOR.
• Review all End of Shift Production Reports to ensure accuracy of information reported and take corrective actions to eliminate any reported issues.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study: Engineering, Business Administration or similar vocational training.
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required qualifications:

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Supervision or Engineering experience.
• 5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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