General Description

• • Lead painting and injection molding production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.

  • Manage production operators and line leaders while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• II-2-1. Painting & Injection Production Management

        – Manage daily painting and injection molding production operations.

        – Monitor and improve production performance related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM).

        – Ensure compliance with standardized work, process parameters, and production procedures.

        – Support production readiness and stabilization activities during new program launches.

        – Coordinate manpower allocation and production resources to maximize operational efficiency.

      II-2-2. People Management & Leadership

        – Lead, coach, and develop production associates, line leaders, and technicians.

        – Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback and training.

        – Manage attendance, discipline, overtime, and workforce planning.

        – Promote a safe working environment and enforce company policies and procedures.

  II-2-3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

         – Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.

         – Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve OEE, scrap, and productivity.

  II-2-4. Equipment Reliability & Downtime Management

         – Monitor and improve equipment performance and uptime for painting and injection molding production lines.
         – Collaborate closely with Maintenance and ME teams to ensure rapid recovery and root cause analysis

          when equipment failures or production interruptions occur.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in automotive painting, injection molding, or manufacturing operations.

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with automated painting systems, robots, conveyors, and ovens.

• Understanding painting and injection molding processes.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

• Familiarity with IATF 16949, safety, and environmental requirements.