Machining Assistant Manager

Position Summary Proactively manage assigned department.
Responsible to effectively manage on a daily basis each aspect of the manufacturing process efficiently with the goal being to deliver superior results in a timely manner and in compliance with the company’s Core Values and the HTGP Employee Guidebook.
Essential Functions Corporate: Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF 16949), Environmental ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 policies and procedures Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy Always strives to maintain a positive work environment Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management EHS: Leads by example adherence to all safety policies and procedures Enforces all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment Consistently exceeds / maintains company safety goals Technical: Control cost within established budgets.
Responsible for meeting/exceeding safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery targets within machining Plans, develops and implements standardization and control plans to meet internal and external customer needs Assures internal and external quality Keeps Management informed of any concerns and potential issues Develops, maintains and enforces strong 5S business practices Generates and understands performance reports Promotes department goals by providing guidance to all team members Ensures team members perform to policies and procedures Always maintains positive work environment Ensures effective / sufficient training of new or existing employees Proactively works to avoid employee and production related problems.
Supports each department as required to achieve overall business goals Encourages/identifies continuous improvement opportunities Documents and validates the implementation of countermeasures to identified manufacturing problems Monitors MES to ensure product quality Maintains an active open door environment to provide employees with a productive avenue for solving problems Leadership: Administers corrective action / disciplinary procedures Makes recommendation to hire, terminate and promote Enforces clean philosophy (5S) to maintain a clean working environment and all other HTGP policies and procedures Builds and sustain positive team relations and effectively handles team relation issues Builds and sustains positive relationships with support organizations Directs all group leader activity Communicates effectively to management and team members Education High School/GED 4 Year Degree (preferred) Reporting Reports to: Director or designee Direct Reports: 1 - 3 Competency Requirements SUPERVISORY COMPETENCY Effectively demonstrates leadership/management competencies; communicates critical issues to manager in a timely manner; meets deadlines; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive manner; creates a positive work environment; coaches and mentors Team Members; facilitates Team Member learning; clearly defines development expectations; measures results/outcomes; understands importance of labor relations; manages Team Member/ unit performance; determines objectives/strategies; controls budget/resource utilization; meets unit/department goals; effectively uses process/project management principles; demonstrates and applies policy and procedures to achieve area business results; develops and implements countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provides data as needed.
CORE COMPETENCIES 1.
Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2.
Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems.
Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3.
Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output).
Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication.
Models adaptability.
Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4.
Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow.
Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5.
Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs.
Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6.
Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments.
Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7.
Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way.
Systematically organizes the parts of problems.
Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8.
Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.
Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues.
Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change.
Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9.
Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace.
Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done.
Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10.
Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement.
Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members.
Does his/her part toward group efforts.
11.
Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others.
Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions.
Is always respectful to others.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCY* Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.
) *Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts.
Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.
Physical Task Demand Physical Task Demand Remark Stand / Walk Frequent (34 - 66%) Forceful Grip Occasional (1-5%) Sit Frequent (34 – 66%) Fine Manipulation Constant (67-100%) Comp.
Work Bend/Stoop/Squat Rare (1 - 5%) Lift Rare (1 – 3 reps) Less than 30 lb max Forward Reach Occasional (5-20%) Carry Rare (1 – 3 reps) Less than 30 lb max Overhead Reach Rare (1 - 5%) Push / Pull on wheeled cart Rare (1 – 3 reps) Less than 30 lb max Position Requirements and Qualifications 7 – 10 years job related experience preferred.
Must be available to move or work on other shifts as needed Flexibility in working hours to include, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Assembly experience is required.
Software Skills Required ADP MS-Excel MS-PowerPoint MS-Word MS-Outlook SAP VAATZ Department Specific software not otherwise mentioned Other Information Position may require domestic or international travel.
Tier-1 Automotive experience (preferred) Transmission Assembly (preferred) Cross Cultural experience (preferred) OT required as needed.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees.
The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.