Production Assistant jobs in Vincennes, IN

Description

 This Production Assistant Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of their designated department manufacturing process. Responsibilities also include coordinating all product line activities and providing information to appropriate stakeholders (internal and external) in order to ensure Futaba objectives. 

• Must be able to work any shift as Production needs require. 
• Must be able to schedule, plan and oversee the work activities and recourses necessary for the manufacturing of products in accordance with safety, quality, efficiency, and cost concerns. 
• Must be able to maintain and enforce Company Policy. 
• Must be able to motivate and encourage team members.  As well mentor and educate their direct reports. 
• A key job function is the ability and necessity to coordinate activities between all supporting Departments. 
• Being proactive in terms of Safety and Quality to prevent issues. When Safety or Quality incidents occur, must be able to countermeasure and prevent reoccurrence.   
• Will assist in the development and establishment of departmental policies and procedures. 
• Will be required to meet with customers and build a strong and supportive relationship with them. 
• Will be required to assist in the development, building and maintenance of an overall training system. 
• Will use the principles of TPS to establish stable and reliable Manning and Processes. 
• Will evaluate their direct reports bi-annually for performance raises. 
• Will conduct disciplinary actions within the company's guidelines. 
• Good Leadership Skills a must. 
• Implement, maintain applicable management system, processes, monitors and continually improve its results.  
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with federal, state and local environmental requirements. 
• Must be able to identify and provide control plan for applicable compliance obligations. 
• Must ensure the safety of work assignments and workspaces, assign safety training related to hazards, provide safety procedures and equipment, correct identified hazards (where practicable). Look into the causes of incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and discuss safety in regular meetings and performance reviews. 
• Implement, maintain applicable management system, processes, monitors and continually improve its results.  
• Ensures that the facility is in compliance with federal, state and local environmental requirements. 
• Must be able to identify and provide control plan for applicable compliance obligations. 
• Must ensure the safety of work assignments and workspaces, assign safety training related to hazards, provide safety procedures and equipment, correct identified hazards (where practicable). Look into the causes of incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and take action to prevent similar incidents and discuss safety in regular meetings and performance reviews. 
• Reports monthly operational metrics to department manager. 
• Reports regular KPI’s to all stakeholders. 
• Assures the effective resolution of all customer and manufacturing concerns. 
• Drives awareness on safety and safe practices. 
• Ensures equipment is running in a safe manner. 
• Leads production supervisors and team members in the assembly operations in order to meet customer requirements.  
• Acts as the focal person for assembly operations. 
• Promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement. 
• Administers plant policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. 
• Other job duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Business Management, and/or a related field. 
• Strong Leadership skills, mentoring skills, and people skills 
• Understanding of FIA processes 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Basic understanding of TPS 
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office is essential. 
• Problem solving skills. 
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be willing to cross-train and make continuous improvements. 
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects. 
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime. 
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy 
• Able to work in a face-paced environment. 
• Capability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing process and terminology. 
• Lifting up to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen. 
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to the audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management 
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone. 
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.  
• Individuals must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on the shop floor, which includes Head Protection, hearing protection; safety eye protection, gloves, sleeves, and steel-toed safety shoes, and a High Visibility Vest.