Production Leader - 3rd Shift

Schaeffler • Danbury, CT

7d

About The Position

Your Key Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to defined production standards, methods and guidelines. Oversee and manage all production operations to achieve agreed KPIs, for a single sub segment/product assigned.
Ensure proper application of methods, guidelines and procedures to achieve KPIs agreed.
Contribute to or ensure fine-scheduling and sequencing of production orders.
Confirm or approve production orders and allocate own operations resources accordingly.
Ensure availability of production infrastructure (i.e. availability of tools, maintenance services, set up operations, etc.).
Propose procedural or organizational changes in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.
Your Qualifications
Associate's degree in in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Several years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with prior leadership or supervisory roles preferred
Understanding of production processes and systems, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a proven track record of effectively managing and motivating production teams to achieve operational goals
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that optimize production processes
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Requirements

• Associate's degree in in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with prior leadership or supervisory roles preferred
• Understanding of production processes and systems, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a proven track record of effectively managing and motivating production teams to achieve operational goals
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that optimize production processes
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to defined production standards, methods and guidelines.
• Oversee and manage all production operations to achieve agreed KPIs, for a single sub segment/product assigned.
• Ensure proper application of methods, guidelines and procedures to achieve KPIs agreed.
• Contribute to or ensure fine-scheduling and sequencing of production orders.
• Confirm or approve production orders and allocate own operations resources accordingly.
• Ensure availability of production infrastructure (i.e. availability of tools, maintenance services, set up operations, etc.).
• Propose procedural or organizational changes in order to contribute to improvements in QCD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree