Assistant Manager- Production (Paint)- Night Shift

Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager- Production (Paint) for our Marion, AR plant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining a production schedule and information within the paint department. The primary responsibility includes overseeing the evening shift of paint production (masking/demasking) ensuring Production goals are met along with keeping Safety and Quality goals as main priority.

Job Duties:

• Maintaining a safe work area and ensuring Team Members adhere to safe work practices.
• Lead Team Members in the department to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain and analyze metrics to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Work closely with team members to ensure the smooth flow of information and maintain a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Analyze problems, determine approach, compiles, and analyzes data, and prepares reports/recommendations.
• Identify any issues in trends and bring them to the attention of management.
• Perform administrative tasks and work on special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• 5+ years of working experience in a Supervisory/Leadership role in automotive manufacturing environment.
• 5-10 years’ experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business or operations management related field or equivalent amount of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively delegate, manage and prioritize multiple assignments, to meet deadlines/targets.
• Experience working with SQL-based databases preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level with MS Excel preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidence, poise, and efficient time management skills when multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with customers and team.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of information for all Hino and Customer parts and processes.