Value-Stream Assembly Manager

Hydraulics International, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hydraulics International, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Manager to own a value stream from release to shipment on site.

You will ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while leading supervisors, leads and supporting staff across fabrication, machining, assembly and test as applicable. The role emphasizes running the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and collaborating with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS and Continuous Improvement to cut

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in discrete manufacturing, including 4+ years leading supervisors or managers
• Experience in aerospace, defense or other regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding or assembly processes
• Hands-on Lean experience: value stream mapping, 6S, standard work, visual management, A3 problem solving
• Proficiency with an ERP/MRP system (M2M or similar), production scheduling and Excel
• Track record of improving on-time delivery and quality in a production environment

Responsabilidades

• Safety and compliance: Lead a safety-first culture: PPE enforcement, hazard reporting, incident investigation and escalation within 24 hours
• Production performance and delivery: Own the production schedule for the value stream and hold it to the committed ship dates
• Production performance and delivery: Manage work in process, line of balance and bottlenecks; accelerate material, tooling, machine and quality constraints the same day
• Production performance and delivery: Reduce the past-due backlog with clear recovery plans, and recommend overtime, added capacity or outsourcing when the data supports it
• Production performance and delivery: Keep job status in M2M accurate and close stale open jobs so Planning can build a reliable schedule
• Production performance and delivery: Contribute to the monthly achievement plan and SIOP inputs
• Quality and first-pass yield: Build quality into the process with standard work, in-process checks and mistake-proofing
• Quality and first-pass yield: Lead root cause analysis (A3, 5 Why, Six Sigma tools) on scrap, rework and escapes, and verify that fixes hold
• Quality and first-pass yield: Partner with Quality on nonconformances, corrective actions and customer complaints
• Lean and daily management: Run SQDIP boards and tiered daily meetings; make problems visible and assign owners
• Lean and daily management: Drive 6S and visual management, and lead regular gemba walks
• Lean and daily management: Map the value stream, define current and future state, and deliver the kaizen events that close the gap
• Lean and daily management: Standardize work instructions, changeovers and handoffs between departments
• Cost and capacity: Manage the value stream's labor, overtime, supplies and scrap against budget; support headcount and payroll budget reviews
• Cost and capacity: Use capacity models (such as machine-based planning) to match load to available hours
• Cost and capacity: Track daily headcount and attendance, and work with HR and temp agencies on staffing gaps
• People and leadership: Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable supervisors and leads; set clear goals and give regular feedback
• People and leadership: Build cross-training and succession for critical skills, including machinists and welders
• People and leadership: Handle attendance, discipline and performance issues fairly and consistently, with HR
• People and leadership: Communicate openly with the floor, in English and Spanish where needed

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

6S

Standard work

Visual management

A3 problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field

Herramientas

ERP/MRP system

M2M

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Hydraulics International, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Manager to own a value stream from release to shipment on site.

You will ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while leading supervisors, leads and supporting staff across fabrication, machining, assembly and test as applicable. The role emphasizes running the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and collaborating with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS and Continuous Improvement to cut