We are currently seeking a Production Operations Manager, Stamping. In this role, you manage the safe and efficient day-to-day and future planning for the Lucid Stamping Operations in Casa Grande, AZ.
You Will:
- Maintain staffing plans and lead "hands-on" in all areas of production. Lead by example.
- Implement training programs for all production processes within the paint department.
- Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for stamping production.
- Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies.
- Balance workforce and create work schedules to meet production demands.
- Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans.
- Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a highly productive manufacturing system.
- Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste.
- Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution.
- Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and understand their impact on the company's success.
- Ensure all employees follow industry-standard health and safety guidelines.
- Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail.
- Drive world-class quality for our luxury vehicles through in-station process control and driving defect resolution to the point of fit.
- Lead the team in implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department.
- Analyze and control change costs, schedule delays, and quality issues over the course of production shifts.
- Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members.
- Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff.
- Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities.
- Work with maintenance to implement regular "PMs."
- Maintenance – preventative and predictive for Stamping dies and stamping equipment.
- Continuous improvement / machine design / requisition.
- Comprehensive spare parts inventory.
- Safety of operators and technicians.
- Improve efficiency, balance production lines, reduce changeover times.
- People Development.
- Great communicator, motivator, team builder.
- Create a positive work environment.
- Operator training, job development, cross-training.
- Design weekly / daily work schedules.
- Weekly safety meetings.
- Improve attendance, reduce overtime.
You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Tool & Die, Millwright, Rigging or Electrical Apprenticeship with experience preferred.
- 8+ years of Operational Management preferably in a high-volume automotive stamping manufacturing environment required.
- Tandem, progressive, blanking, and transfer stamping required.
- Extensive aluminum Class A, BIW, and Closures experience with focus best in class DFM and manufacturing practices.
- The ability to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills with the heart of a servant leader.
- Working knowledge of current manufacturing techniques – tooling, metal stamping, assembly, and testing.
- Working knowledge of production and quality control procedures used in a manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Effective skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships with a wide range of individuals from varying economic, social, and educational backgrounds in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical, time management, and analysis skills.
- Knowledge of material properties, mechanics of materials, and how these materials react when subjected to varying stamping conditions.
- Must be capable of working with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and management on a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to remain current with the state-of-the-art technologies and practices related to the metal stamping process as well as develop innovative solutions when necessary.
- Able to use MS Office- Excel, Project, Word.
- Be easily identifiable as a Servant Leader.
- Excited to be on the front lines of a fast-paced and growing team in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
- Convey a can-do, positive attitude towards tackling problems.
- Have the willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what’s necessary.