Purpose/Description: The purpose of this position is to determine and implement appropriate manpower levels and placement, process methods and standards and to resolve and implement change in support of daily manufacturing goals.
Core Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains the optimum production methods, standards, tooling and equipment for all assigned products and processes
Establishes and maintains accurate production standards using predetermined time tools. (MCTM or MOST)
Promotes manufacturing safety and efficiency through implementation of method/process change, ergonomic application and safety awareness.
Collaborates with the materials organization on defining and refining material organization and placement using Lean Principles.
Coordinates the introduction of new product and part changes in the area of responsibility, balancing work timing, processes and manpower requirements.
Collaborates with cross functional groups in Engineering and Materials in developing workable schedules and cost estimates, performing manufacturing design reviews, and processing design development and prototype builds.
Identifies and implements methods, processes and equipment using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish timing, manpower and production goals.
Uses lessons learned to develop processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in area of responsibility.
Analyzes and continuously evaluates and improves assembly efficiency through observation, investigation and critical problem solving.
Identifies opportunities for cost and manpower reductions through assembly configuration and improvement.
Critical Competencies:
Proven ability to visualize future opportunities, plan action items and lead team towards successful completion of company objectives.
Problem Solving/Decision Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles, resistance or ambiguity.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to manage change.
Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point and Word.
Extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, manufacturing, the product, production standards and efficiency optimization tools; process oriented.
Proven ability to react to issues impacting production with a sense of urgency, promptly assessing the issue and developing a feasible action plan and following it through to successful completion.
Project management skills.
Experience in a team-based environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to review and apply technical specifications and requirements to the assembly operation.
Possesses strong analytical skills and demonstrated focus on process and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or, Mechanical Engineering
Preferred: 5-7 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent with a focus on engineering and production.
Travel Required (maximum)
Occasional
Last application date
30-Oct-2015
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Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About this company
The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment and drive systems for marine and industrial applications. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial services.
Our customers are active in more than 180 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, Asia and North America. Group sales of products and services are conducted through both wholly owned and independent dealers. The global service network handles customer demand for spare parts and other services.
The Group has about 120,000 employees, production facilities in 19 countries, and sales activities in some 180 countries.
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