Job Description

Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) seeks an energetic and focused Production Manager for our complex electronic component high volume, three shift manufacturing operations .

NMOA (St. Charles, IL), headquarters our family of Companies with facilities in the USA, Canada, Germany and Mexico.

As a world leader in sensing and control technology, we control the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM’s and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers.

Objective

With administrative direction from the Operations Manager, support product line strategy development to meet the manufacturing goals. Develop/Manage short and long-term business plan objectives, addressing operating costs and the effective utilization of Human Assets and necessary Equipment/Material Assets required to establish and sustain manufacturing efforts for Quality, Safety/Environment, Productivity, Timeliness with Deliverables, and Employee Relations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to effectively Plan, Organize Direct, Coordinate, Control (PODCC) activities with direct report managers/supervisors, utilizing his/her knowledge of product function, production methods, procedures and machine/equipment capabilities to ensure effective/feasible methods and cost effective methods are used for each manufacturing project at NMOA, including PSS and ECU/SMT areas.
• Actively promote / apply the “3Q6S” and “Respectful Work Environment” Mindsets in all activities.
• Directly/Indirectly supervise the Operations’ Production Group Managers, Supervisors, Training Coordinator, and Prototype function to ensure employee Training and Development.
• Establish group/individual goals/accountabilities, and evaluate work performance for direct reports; Review/Approve annual performance evaluations for indirect reports.
• Collaborate production activities with Planning, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance Department activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment.
• Ensure, each day, that all Nidec Mobility standards and customer commitments (i.e. Safety, Waste reductions, Output, On-time delivery, and Reporting & Analysis) are adhered to.
• Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems.
• Partner with EHS Engineer / Quality Systems Lead to maintain and enforce the safety program for the department; assure compliance with OSHA and Nidec Mobility regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor/Report/Present “Bad News First” to the Operations Manager, on product line performance, activities, Production/Material/Human Resource Constraints, and/or issues that may adversely affect performance.
• Provide periodic updates and special status reports as requested by the Operations Manager.
• Collaborate with and assist the Operations Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods/procedures development and implementation designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives; monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the Operations Manager, as appropriate.
• Coordinate prototype planning, prototype schedules and New product Launch events planning/execution
• Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, absence issues, or last-minute customer demands.
• Partner with Human Resources Director to ensure appropriate and consistent administration of employee relations issues in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Participate in the Interview/Selection of production operation candidates.
• Support established operating budgets for all areas within the product line group.
• In support of Monthly Production Plan Targets, ensure production activities drive timely material flow through subassembly and final production.
• Balance, re-direct needed labor with the necessary effort in production areas to ensure correct flow to meet the production schedule
• Establish/Implement/Revise policies and procedures to continually improve manufacturing operations.
• Conduct Employee Performance Reviews and provide employees with appropriate feedback and training to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Coordinate work with other departments to support operations, as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
• Support/Implement the Environmental Policy, pertaining to work activities.

Experience

• 10+ years’ manufacturing and operations experience with 5+ years’ supervisory experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in production operations’ leadership role developing manufacturing/production processes for electronics assembly components
• Strong Production scheduling experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other Technical degree. (Master’s Degree a plus)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 5+ years’ high proficiency using MS Suited (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 4+ years’ working knowledge of automotive electronics manufacturing, a plus
• Prior experience within a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Management Experience w ISO9001/IATF16969, Lean Manufacturing, KanBan, Kaizen, and quality manufacturing
• Management Experience w production planning and control methods and systems.
• Management Experience w business accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of PCB/SMT Assembly systems.
• Knowledge of PCB Assembly Test and Manufacturing Engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of Warehouse and Logistics systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities to assist with project planning.
• Ability to resolve conflict amount diverse groups and develop teamwork and cooperation among departments.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with others.
• Ability to learn, understand and adhere to all applicable safety precautions and procedures.
• A strong technical background in electronic assembly and/or high volume electromechanical assembly manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge/experience in production planning, quality control techniques and industrial/production engineering.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word and Excel) with exposure to MRP/MIS systems.

Supervision :

5+ Direct Production Manager/Supervisors and 100+ Hourly Team members over a 3-shift high speed Operation.

** No Solicitation by Recruiting Agents **

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