Tittel: Assembly Leader
Kontraktstype: Permanent
Stillingsprosent: Full-Time
Sted: Memphis
Arbeidsgiver: Electrolux Group
Ref.kode: req2637
Søknadsfrist: 25-01-2016
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Assembly Leader
This highly visible, hands-on leader is responsible for directing and coordinating start-up activities and continuing operations for four product line assembly teams (Wall Ovens, Slide-Ins, Freestanding ranges, Cooktops) at Electrolux’s new Cooking Plant in Memphis, TN. The Operations Manager will drive and deploy Electrolux’s manufacturing strategy to ensure ultimate satisfaction from the Customer and Consumer.
This position will develop and drive projects for sustained performance improvement across key safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics, as well as assist with identifying and implementing new technology in plant operations. This position will have a significant opportunity to impact the growth, direction and future of manufacturing for the Memphis assembly operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Successfully start up product line operations to meet or exceed all financial, operational and customer deliverables.
Create a culture of “zero injuries” through the deployment of world class safety systems and processes.
Develop and implement quality systems that ensure all final product meets consumer expectations and standards. Includes partnering with purchasing and supplier quality organizations to guarantee incoming raw material quality.
Establish strategic goals and objectives to ensure that the product line’s business, operational, financial, and quality objectives are aligned with Electrolux's commercial and manufacturing strategies.
Utilize Daily KPI Management techniques to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets for the team’s assembly lines are met or exceeded every day. Utilize pareto problem solving methodology and action plans to understand root causes and drive continuous improvement.
Build a high performance culture that promotes engagement, teamwork, accountability, respect, and a winning spirit.
Manage performance and development of direct reports to achieve organizational and department goals and provide a work environment that encourages learning and growth.
Drive World Class manufacturing operations through disciplined application of Lean Manufacturing tools and processes deployed through the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS).
Develop constructive cross functional partnerships and processes driven by strong communications to facilitate efficient and effective operations across the site. Examples include indirectly leading a “Product Care” R&D engineer, as well as maintenance technicians, assigned to the product line team.
Help drive a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) culture on assembly lines to improve equipment uptime.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
7-10 years of direct leadership experience in manufacturing operations preferred
Demonstrated application of process management and continuous improvement methodologies, such as 5S, standard work, kanban, and SMED (“Single Minute Exchange of Dies”).
Demonstrated success in leading, managing and developing people.
Proficient with Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Previous experience with plant start ups, including knowledge of new product introduction processes from concept to production, is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Enterprise/broad operational view and organizational navigation skills
Proven analytical skills; data-driven and detail-oriented
Results oriented, with a strong continuous improvement mindset
Strong interpersonal skills and team player
Highly organized; capable of multitasking across multiple projects
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Effective operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to influence
Capable of coaching/mentoring others
Strong decision making abilities
Highly self motivated and directed
Excellent people skills
REQUIRED LANGUAGES:
English
Electrolux
is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013 Electrolux had sales of $15.1 billion and 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com
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