Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is rated among the Top 100 Automotive Suppliers worldwide. The company is a leading global supplier of hybrid and conventional plastic fuel tank systems, selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) and clear vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company produces and supplies camshafts, castings and industrial packaging. Headquartered in Bonn, Germany, the company owns and operates more than 30 facilities in 14 countries worldwide.
Responsibilities for the Supervisor position include, but are not limited to:
- Foster the TPM standard in the Kautex plants regional
- Execute trainings for Process Technicians
- Share of best practice solutions
- Supervise blow mold technicians (5)
- Machine trouble shooting
- Read blueprint/drawings
- Robotics background desired
- PLC capabilities
- Review OEE data and key indicators for use of TPM standard
- Work with local Managers to ensure action plans and time lines are met, standard is kept and developed further
- Manage all blow mold activities of the plant
- Correlate OEE and TPM objectives
- Distribute technology, TPM/maintenance knowledge and best practice
- Develop and implement technical standards
Benefits
- Technical Engineer, High school degree Electrics/Mechanics or other similar suited degree
- E xperience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably automotive)
- Manufacturing experience (international assignments or project work)
- Coaching, mentoring and team-leading experience
- Detailed knowledge about manufacturing equipment
- General knowledge of legal requirements relative to all aspects of operating / maintenance, manufacturing equipment
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint , Outlook), CMMS and Minitab
- English speaking and writing skills
- Lean tools TPM, 6S, A3, PDCA