Toyota Boshoku
Manufacturing Group Leader (Hiring Immediately)
Toyota Boshoku, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, us, 42241
Manufacturing Group Leader
**2**
**Gen Night Shift**
**I. I. General Information**Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area(e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane,welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the groups responsibilities.Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit andresponsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with allcompany policies, Toyota Production System manufacturing standards andmethods, and standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction,accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, 5S, efficiency, training, teamwork,and morale.
**II. Essential Job Functions:
General**
A. Function as a front-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.
1. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with hisherAssistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours andovertime, team member training and versatility, job rotation, and absenteeism.
2. Understand, execute, and ensure firm, fair, and consistent compliance withall company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate correctiveaction when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team MemberHandbook.
3. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance andrecommending additional training, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
4. Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutualtrust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication,teamwork, and harmony at work.
5. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety,quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.
B. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and productionsystem of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping ontask with targets and implementation schedule.
1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardizecurrentnew processes and methods, reduce process variation, and identify andmethodically eliminate waste.
2. Develop standardized work procedures by designing andor documenting thecurrent best work sequence for each process.
3. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigningre-assigningwork stationing and analyze production requirements based on current worksituation and production schedules.
4. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota BoshokuBusiness Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effectiveand correct sub-standard conditions immediately.
5. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members asnecessary to maintain efficient and stable operations.
C. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of safety,quality, and efficiency possible.
1. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality includingkanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.
2. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the qualityfeedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that teammembers use the quality systems correctly.
3. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation andcontainment activities.
4. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.
5. Identify potential and current change points and make the requiredadjustments needed to ensure safety, quality, target operational availability,production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.
6. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutionsto correct problems.
7. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment andcoordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluationof machines, tools, equipment, etc.
D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.
1. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targetsincluding safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as amethod of continuous improvement.
2. Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily,and initiate continuous improvement activities.
3. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity,and cost improvement projects.
4. Lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions andmanagement directed initiatives.
E. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
2. Lead, perform, andor participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping,accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
3. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implementcountermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditionsand team member well-being.
4. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, SpillResponse, and Plant Security.
5. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
F. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and qualitystandards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, jobperformance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement.
1. Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experiencedandor certified trainers to perform new team member training and crosstraining as needed.
2. Maintain training matrix for team leaders and team members, assuringtraining is effective and corrects sub-standard performance issues.
3. Maintain, plan, and prepare department standardized work instructionmanuals.
4. Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation,development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training.
G. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentationregarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy,procedure, or practice.
1. Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data.
2. Maintain specified records, files and logs of departmentshift activitiessuch as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality,maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other variousadministrative duties.
3. Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records.
H. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues.
1. Through daily start of shift and communication meetings, keep team membersinformed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication.
2. Maintain daily andor frequent communication with upstream and downstreamgroupsareas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operationsin a team-based environment.
3. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).
**III.****Minimum QualificationsRequirements** :
**Education:**
• Associates degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field required, oran equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degreepreferred.
**Experience:**
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experiencerequired.
• Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, orproduction control experience a plus.
• Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain,seating, andor trim preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF)system preferred.
**PersonalTechnical Skills:**
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functionsof a leadership role.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily orweekend overtime.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, qualitymanagement and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processesincluding material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation,and company policies as standards.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and prioritizeactivities.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonalskills.
• Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership throughproblem resolution.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization ina team environment.
• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseendemands andor problems.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S,cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability tomanage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skillsand facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).
**Language Skills:**
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
**ComputerSoftware:**
• Pr
**2**
**Gen Night Shift**
**I. I. General Information**Directs Team Leaders and other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area(e.g., assembly, filter, injection molding, powertrain, stamping, urethane,welding, kaizen, etc.) in the execution of the groups responsibilities.Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit andresponsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with allcompany policies, Toyota Production System manufacturing standards andmethods, and standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction,accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, 5S, efficiency, training, teamwork,and morale.
**II. Essential Job Functions:
General**
A. Function as a front-line supervisor over team leaders and team members.
1. Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with hisherAssistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours andovertime, team member training and versatility, job rotation, and absenteeism.
2. Understand, execute, and ensure firm, fair, and consistent compliance withall company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate correctiveaction when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team MemberHandbook.
3. Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance andrecommending additional training, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
4. Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutualtrust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication,teamwork, and harmony at work.
5. Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety,quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.
B. Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and productionsystem of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping ontask with targets and implementation schedule.
1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardizecurrentnew processes and methods, reduce process variation, and identify andmethodically eliminate waste.
2. Develop standardized work procedures by designing andor documenting thecurrent best work sequence for each process.
3. Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigningre-assigningwork stationing and analyze production requirements based on current worksituation and production schedules.
4. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota BoshokuBusiness Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effectiveand correct sub-standard conditions immediately.
5. Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members asnecessary to maintain efficient and stable operations.
C. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of safety,quality, and efficiency possible.
1. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality includingkanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.
2. Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the qualityfeedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that teammembers use the quality systems correctly.
3. Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation andcontainment activities.
4. Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues.
5. Identify potential and current change points and make the requiredadjustments needed to ensure safety, quality, target operational availability,production efficiency (PEFF), and cost control are maintained.
6. Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutionsto correct problems.
7. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment andcoordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluationof machines, tools, equipment, etc.
D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area.
1. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targetsincluding safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as amethod of continuous improvement.
2. Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily,and initiate continuous improvement activities.
3. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity,and cost improvement projects.
4. Lead the implementation of team members ideas and suggestions andmanagement directed initiatives.
E. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
2. Lead, perform, andor participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping,accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities.
3. Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implementcountermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditionsand team member well-being.
4. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, SpillResponse, and Plant Security.
5. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being.
F. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and qualitystandards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, jobperformance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement.
1. Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experiencedandor certified trainers to perform new team member training and crosstraining as needed.
2. Maintain training matrix for team leaders and team members, assuringtraining is effective and corrects sub-standard performance issues.
3. Maintain, plan, and prepare department standardized work instructionmanuals.
4. Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation,development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training.
G. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentationregarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy,procedure, or practice.
1. Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data.
2. Maintain specified records, files and logs of departmentshift activitiessuch as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality,maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other variousadministrative duties.
3. Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records.
H. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues.
1. Through daily start of shift and communication meetings, keep team membersinformed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication.
2. Maintain daily andor frequent communication with upstream and downstreamgroupsareas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operationsin a team-based environment.
3. Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s).
**III.****Minimum QualificationsRequirements** :
**Education:**
• Associates degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field required, oran equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degreepreferred.
**Experience:**
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experiencerequired.
• Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, orproduction control experience a plus.
• Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain,seating, andor trim preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF)system preferred.
**PersonalTechnical Skills:**
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functionsof a leadership role.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily orweekend overtime.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, qualitymanagement and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processesincluding material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation,and company policies as standards.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
• Ability to work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and prioritizeactivities.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonalskills.
• Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership throughproblem resolution.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization ina team environment.
• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseendemands andor problems.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S,cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability tomanage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skillsand facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT).
**Language Skills:**
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
**ComputerSoftware:**
• Pr