Job Description
Position Summary:
Directly report to General Manager; responsible for start-up and construction of facility; responsible for all internal and external Manufacturing Department activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Start & build Manufacturing team
§ Development and implement a system and procedure for the department
§ Support business registration
§ Support facility design and construction of facility
§ Design new facility material flow
§ Responsible for new production line design and installation
§ Support TS6949, ISO 14001 certification process
§ Support the Operation Manager to achieve the company’s goals and objectives
§ Provide vision and leadership for the future growth of the department
§ Responsible for all activity within the department
§ Overall control and management of the Manufacturing team
§ Interface with Human Resources to establish:
§ Minimum hiring requirements for the Manufacturing team
§ Consistent on-going training and career planning
§ Salary planning and incentive programs
§ Drive for continuous improvement within the department on TPS and CTM principles
§ Inspire and motivate the team to be innovative
§ Train and develop the manufacturing team to be technical leaders in their own field
§ Support sales and marketing activities through development of an integral production strategy that is aligned to the business model for the Asia sales/growth revenue plan.
§ Share best practices between Europe and USA. Rotate resources and develop consistent processes.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Understanding of vehicle restraint system
· Understanding of lean manufacturing system - TPS
· Project management - APQP
· Proven track record of leadership skills in all engineering product design and development activities
· Demonstrated leadership in implementing organizational, process, and technical improvements
· Strong communication / negotiation / coaching / training / and presentation skills
· Understanding of engineering and product development processes
· Comfortable with initiating and implementing change
· Fluent in English
· Dependable & result driven
· Passion to train and develop people, establish system and procedures
· Open minded, pragmatic, flexible, and adaptable
· Respectful of other culture
· Hands-on management style
· Able to work under pressure
Education:
· BSME or related field.
· MSME or MBA preferred.
Experience Required:
l Minimum 7-10 years manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive occupant safety restraints systems
l Asia automotive knowledge base critical to the success of the position
l Proven career track record of training and developing strong self directed engineering teams