Associate Manager

We are looking for a detail oriented, experienced Associate Manager, BiW. The right candidate will be organized, driven, and have excellent leadership skills. This person will lead and train a new workforce to meet our production goals. Responsible for a full shift production staff (Exempt and Non-Exempt). 

You will:

• Reports to Body In White Operations Manager and leads Off-Shift Body In White production team, including development of organizational plans and recruiting/hiring (Salary/Hourly)
• Responsible for manufacturing ultra-luxury production vehicles with the highest level of Body In White quality/appearance
• Maintain staffing plans and lead “hands-on” in all areas of production. Lead by example
• Implement training programs for all production processes within the department
• Manage SPEQDC (Safety, People, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost) indicators for Body In White production
• Track production downtime and implement resolutions to production deficiencies
• Balance manpower and create work schedules to meet production demands
• Enforce requirements/standards/process control plans
• Lead production teams during all build phases and interface with all departments to foster a high productive manufacturing system
• Feedback opportunities to design for manufacturability of the vehicle
• Implement Lean Manufacturing process to eliminate waste
• Manage reprocess areas to drive quality/production efficiencies/root cause problem resolution
• Create an environment where all employees are valued for their contributions and they understand their impact to the success of the company
• Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines
• Enforce standardized work processes and enforce the passion for detail
• Lead the team implementing processes to control expenses and increase productivity throughout the department
• Develop and implement training plans for supervisors and team members
• Set production goals and communicate them to all production staff
• Coordinate with process engineering/automation and materials for improvement activities
• Work with maintenance to implement regular “PM’s”

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent OEM automotive leadership experience required
• Demonstrated leadership ability to build outstanding teams and interface well with all senior management
• Excellent attitude to foster a positive work environment
• Experience in automotive Body In White production leadership and knowledge of all areas of Body In White production
• Familiarity with Body In White manufacturing equipment
• Experience in factory environments hiring and training associates to support new products and processes
• Exemplary verbal, written and presentation skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Capability to implement and drive a quality operating system within a department