Weld Manager 1

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

• Responsible for adhering to, developing and enforcing safe practices and policies
• Support Responsible Department budget management and development
• Support Responsible Department Overtime control
• Support Department interviewing and training section heads and tech staffs; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; completing payroll for assigned associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Floor management – 6S control, associate engagement.
• Support Management of responsible department improvement projects

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) from two year college or technical school. Or work experience equivalent
• Three to five years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background/Skills: 

• Knowledge to assist Manager in Business Plan development, departmental annual goals and budgeting.
• Ability to track complex data and generate reports.
• Advanced communication skills and presentation skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting or problem solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

Special Training/Certifications:

• 5P’s (5 Principles of Problem Solving)
• FEMA
• Quality Control Tools
• Coaching/Counseling
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Legal Supervision
• Effective Communications
• 5S (Hitachi – 6S)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Position core work hours 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Fast paced work environment
• Stand / Walk / Sit 8/12 hours per day
• Work 5-7 days per week
• Lift up to 35 Pounds occasionally
• Ability to do repetitive work
• Ability to Multi- task

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work in an manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in an open office environment
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold
• Must be able to work in an environmental factor such as dust

Job Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to Astemo’s Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and/or to your direct supervisor.
• Ensure proper safety practices are in place and enforced.
• Assist with implementation of new safety practices.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and implement corrective action where needed.
• Responsible for leadership and skill development of your direct reports including identification of training needs, approval of training classes and follow-up after training to determine effectiveness (observed behavior changes, evidence of skills learned an implemented)
• Directly supervises all section heads, tech staffs and assists with general level associates in responsible Department / area.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training section heads and tech staffs; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; completing payroll for assigned associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Checks and tracks all schedules for completion; assists in answering 5P’s; helps in tooling studies; supports and directs all improvement and TPM projects; encourages associate participation in improvement activities. Helps do long range planning for department; controls overtime; controls departmental budgets; tracks completion of daily achievement of production plan (DAPP). Effectively present information, audit results, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Skills to assist Manager in Business Plan development, departmental annual goals and budgeting, write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.