Core Responsibilities
Secure proper process definition including time studies, line balancing, direct labor standards, operator instructions, visual aids, process sequences, workstation layout and part presentation
Define tooling and equipment based on assembly processes, ergonomic requirements and engineering specifications. Implement tooling standards and infrastructure for Class 1 and 2 Poka Yoke System to ensure reliable torque control
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Management and Development of NRV Industrial and Liaison engineers in world class engineering practices and the integration of those functions in the Business Team structure
Manage product change implementation following the Global Development Process; Ensure cross-functional representation through the creation and use of Launch teams for each project
Support new product introduction programs by coordinating the plant process reviews, the equipment requirements, the process changes and all relevant plant impacts
Define, and manage industrial start budgets and cost for NRV product launch
Work closely with engineering and product preparation to define and promote design for assembly with efficient production processes that guarantee quality in station
Oversees, coordinates and/or directs the design, planning, construction, alteration and operational standards of equipment, machinery, buildings, hoist, cranes, conveyors and other facilities or critical equipment
Plan and track workload to develop and implement improvement plans for improved cost and efficiency of all maintenance and facility activities
Develop long term facilities evolution to provide optimum structure to the required industrial process and world class image for customers in accordance with Global Manufacturing standards
Ensure the proper application of the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 conformity, Environmental reports and permits, emergency and containment procedures)
Develop the use of alternative and renewable source of energy to reduce CO2 production
Establish and develop recycling, pollution prevention and waste reduction programs
Develop annual, 3 years and 10 years Business Plans in collaboration with all other plant departments
Analyze and maintain plant capacity planning and data; alleviate process bottlenecks and constraints to improve mix and product flexibility
Define, consolidate and maintain capital budgets for all improvement/upgrade and replacement requirements
Support the development and the Volvo Production System in conjunction with the plant
Develop and maintain the long term industrial vision and master plan describing the evolution of the plant with a 10 years horizon
Maintain a current knowledge level of new concepts, techniques and technologies related to our processes to support Continuous Improvement efforts
Secure consistency in Business approach and best practices with the rest of the Quality Engineering Knocked Down organization
Other responsibilities include defining the implementation strategy at the New River Valley Plant as well as supporting and coordinating the implementation process, and all required training; motivate managers to create and follow a road map for lean implementation, identifying undertakings, goals, and timelines
The position will entail total responsibility for the cooperation efficiency between sites and therefore you will report directly to the Vice President and General Manager of the New River Valley Plant
Required Competencies
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; hold frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people buildera direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished trust in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain
Managerial Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary
Managing Diversity: Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all
Presentation Skills: Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports, and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization, on both cool data and hot and controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group process during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working
Additional Required Competencies
Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Delegation: Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; tends to trust people to perform; lets direct reports and others finish their own work
Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator
Minimum Education Required
MBA/DBA Degree in Business or BS Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum Years of Experience Required
Five (5) years of experience required with educational requirements
Ten (10) years of experience required without educational requirements
Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience
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