The Production Area Manager manages, coordinates, communicates, plans, and executes the overall production activities within the Electric Drive Module ("EDM") production. The Production Area Manager will be responsible for the overall plant production performance and integrating all aspects of the supporting department to achieve those tasks. This role will interact and coordinate activities through co-workers and subordinates such as supervisors, material handling, engineering, to ensure completion of requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise supervisors and all associated production team members to ensure deliverables are met on time, on budget, and to quality specifications
• Monitor, analyze, and report plant operating efficiencies and established KPIS to management staff
• Coordinate the activities of production, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, quality, PC&L and other support departments to efficiently and effectively meet all production requirements and resolve issues
• Initiate and manage "Single Issues" list for problem resolution and continuous improvements. Participate in cross-functional root cause investigations when issues arise
• Drive continuous improvement and 5S activities
• Participate in creation of build schedules to ensure demands are fulfilled
• Analyze and implement best techniques to properly utilize resources and materials to achieve plant goals
• Provide leadership and supervision of production supervisors to ensure timely production outputs and proper resource distribution
• Collaborate with maintenance team to develop effective professional maintenance schedule that increases equipment productivity and autonomous maintenance.
• Ensure essential safety, quality, and production standards are regularly met
• Oversee training and provide knowledge and motivation to employees to create positive culture and increase employee development
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or job-related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience in engineering or quality required
• Proficient in automotive quality systems, requirement and practice
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Proven leadership abilities and professionalism. Effective organization ability
• Strong sense of responsibility and High level of accountability. Strong commitment to quality
• Computer proficiency, primarily within Microsoft Office
• Experience within new product launches preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending, stopping, squatting, sitting, climbing, twisting, repetitive motion
• Lifting products, equipment, packages or miscellaneous items up to thirty (30) pounds unassisted and fifty (50) pounds with assistance
• Must wear appropriate PPE when handling box cutters or similar tools

JJE North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, JJE will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
From: Jing Jin Electric