Service Assistant Manager 2nd shift Toyotomi

Sweda; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to coordinate the Assembly Department. This full-time role involves monitoring production schedules, establishing priorities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess strong technical and leadership skills, with a focus on problem-solving and interpersonal communication. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills are crucial for team development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring production schedules and establishing department priorities.
• Develop and revise operational practices while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical skills (manufacturing, mechanical)

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree

High school diploma or G.E.D

5 years of manufacturing experience

Tools

Personal computer

Software skills

Job description

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Toyotomi America Corporation (TAC) in Springfield, KY manufactures metal stampings for the OEM Automotive Industry. The company supplies body panels, structural parts, and sub-assemblies to major Automotive Manufactures and Tier 1 companies, including the capability to fabricate stamping dies. Toyotomi is a local company that offers competitive salary and benefits and we take pride in our team members and the products we produce.

Summary/Objective (role description):

The role of the Assistant Manager is to assist in coordinating the activities of the Assembly Department.

Essential Functions (duties and tasks summary):

Team members must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the role which may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist in monitoring the production schedules to ensure product(s) are manufactured and scheduled delivery dates are met in order to plan department operations.
2. Assist in establishing priorities for the department to achieve the Hoshin targets and establish new targets.
3. Preview production and operating reports and resolve operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays as needed.
4. Develop and work with Specialists in all areas such as safety, communication, quality improvements, employee relations, problem solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling, equipment problems, etc.
5. Work closely with the department in the areas of safety and quality. Ensure programs are maintained, the department is in compliance with the standards, and the appropriate training is effectively given to all employees.
6. Provide assistance to Team Members and Specialists in solving work-related problems. Evaluate the issue and consult management and/or Human resources as needed to determine the most effective resolution.
7. Develop and revise standard operational and working practices and observe employees to ensure compliance.
8. Ability to work with the Manager to fill in in the absence of the Manager.
9. Ability to identify and train successors for not only the Assistant Manager position but also Specialists and Team Leaders.
10. Ability to communicate openly and respectfully to all levels in the Facility.
11. Ensure TAC policy and procedures are being followed. Ability to correct and follow up on these issues.
12. Must be flexible and able to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish TAC goals and objectives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to conditions of heat in the summer and cold in the winter and will work near moving mechanical parts. Uniform clothing and PPE provisions are provided by the company and are designed to assist with these conditions. Team members are also exposed to noise, which may require the use of hearing protection in certain areas.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and to communicate.

The employee must regularly lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds max. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time shift-work position. Overtime is required as needed to meet customer demand and may involve weekend work.

Qualifications:

Skills and abilities based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity include:

1. Technical Competencies:

• Strong technical skills (i.e. manufacturing, mechanical).
• Personal computer and software skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Non-Technical Aptitude:

• Leadership (setting pace, decisiveness, team development, ability to influence, organizational awareness).
• People developing (assessment of others, feedback/coaching, delegation, motivating others, performance management, communicating expectations).
• Interpersonal skills (relationship building, teamwork, interpersonal insight, conflict resolution, customer orientation).
• Communication (verbal communication, persuasive impact, listening, written communication).
• Judgment and thinking (strategic thinking, original thinking, judgment and decision making, problem solving, awareness).
• Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
• Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, development orientation, quality orientation).

Education and Experience:

College degree is required or five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory role and a high school diploma or G.E.D, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

AAP/EEO Statement:

TAC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time at the sole discretion of TAC, with or without notice.