Manager Production - B shift (Transportation)

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.

Job Summary:

The Manager Production is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all activities within the plant production departments. Ensures the on-time production of quality products while handling the daily supervision of the plant personnel.

Essential functions of the job:

• 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 an 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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Business Administration, Engineering or similar.
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required qualifications:

• 7-10 Minimum Years of Supervision or Engineering experience. 5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel if needed.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.