Manager Production (Project Management)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Supervisory Capacity:              Direct Reports:  1-5

• Promote a safe work environment and prevent risk of injuries using, but not limited to, 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices.
• Oversee the entire plant manufacturing and assembly operations.  Lead weekly meetings with Lead Production and supervisors. 
• Monitor daily established KPI's to ensure customer requirements and plant objectives are met.
• Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Ensure compliance of the UAW contract, team member handbook, safety guidelines, all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to production team members. 
• Train and develop Lead Production and mentor Supervisors and manage the Performance Review process and their career development.
• Ensure YFIMS is being followed and promote following established YF iOS practices throughout the plant. Create a Continuous Improvement culture to meet plant CI roadmap.
• Oversee staff levels within each department, by shift, and ensure not to exceed authorized levels.
• Provide Plant manager/Operations Manager monthly production information for monthly MOR.
• Review all End of Shift Production Reports to ensure accuracy of information reported and take corrective actions to eliminate any reported issues.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Engineering, Business Administration or similar vocational training. 

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

Molding experience

• 7-10 minimum years of supervision or engineering experience.
• 5 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Injection molding experience preferred
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Just in Time (JIT) environment experience, preferred.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.

Physical Ability Requirements:

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                            Frequently

Movement (Walking):                                                           Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs):                                     Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                                    Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Frequently

Language Required and Preferred: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) 

Work Environment:

Personal protective equipment is required.

Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person.

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

Are sometimes exposed to contaminants.

EHS and Quality Requirements:

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements

☒    People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS)

☐    EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor

☐    Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others)

☐    Technicians/Operators of High Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc) 

☐    Technicians/Operators of High Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements

Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements

☒    People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg. AME, ME, PE etc.).

☐    All Internal Auditors* (Including Quality System Auditor*, Process Auditor* and Product Auditors*)

☐    All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

☐    Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.) 

☐    Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.)

* Detail requirements are defined in Quality System-Internal Audit Process

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.  The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.  Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.