North American Lighting
Production Technician - Supervisor
North American Lighting, Paris, Illinois, United States, 61944
Production Technician - Supervisor
Plans and directs the work of the Assembly Technicians in order to reduce assembly equipment downtime, improve processes, and increase productivity. 1. Supervises, assigns work, and prepares work schedules for all of the assembly department technicians 2. Creates, submits, and maintains plant side budget for assembly departments, including capital budget requests for assembly department improvements 3. Evaluates all requisitions from the assembly department technicians for intent, cost, and timing 4. Assists Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering in maintaining plant KPI's for scrap, efficiency, and demonstrated capacity in assembly 5. Monitors and evaluates equipment downtime with assigned technician, determines and implements countermeasures, and verifies their effectiveness 6. Works with Equipment Engineering to obtain the acceptance of countermeasure as part of the design standard, and implements the new standards into other lines experiencing the same type of downtime 7. Creates and maintains the Countermeasure Plan for Assembly Equipment downtime, and presents to plant and engineering management on a monthly basis 8. Communicates equipment downtime related to part design to the product launch team 9. Evaluates launch plans and provides technical feedback to Manufacturing Engineering 10. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers to help to complete the launch assembly line preparation in accordance with the timeline and information provided in the Manufacturing Engineers' micro-schedule 11. Evaluates Technician Work Order forms for requests of equipment changes and improvements, assigns to technicians, monitors progress, and reports status through completion 12. Assists Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technicians in creation of assembly equipment PM check sheet, and PM schedule for assembly technicians 13. Creates and maintains PM part list for consumable parts and repair parts used during routine PM process 14. Works with outside vendors on the repair and improvement of assembly equipment, obtains competitive quotes, creates project plans, and oversees implementation to ensure their completion within the budget, timeline, and requirements outlined in the project plans 15. Assists Manufacturing Engineering with the creation of Assembly Consolidation Plan, and evaluates and updates the plan with the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering on a quarterly basis 16. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers to help provide resources to complete the line consolidation in accordance with the timeline and information provided in the Manufacturing Engineers' micro-schedule 17. Create and maintains library of SOS's for Standard equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures 18. Works with production and engineering management in Assembly to develop/update the skill level evaluation process for the assembly technicians, and to create a training plan to elevate their skill level 19. Mentors and/or coaches the assembly technicians, provides training, and evaluates their skill level and capabilities for classification advancements 20. Provides technical support for continuous improvement of production equipment and processes 21. Performs other duties as assigned Education & Experience: a. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; OR b. Associate's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 6 to 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Other Experience: a. Manufacturing experience to include 1 to 3 years in a supervisory or lead role b. Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred Strong Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the following areas: a. Technical skills
mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aptitude b. Analytical and problem solving skills c. Organizational and planning skills d. Goal & Target Setting skills e. Leadership and coaching skills f. Computer skills
proficiency using MS Office and MRPH Software g. Written and verbal communications and presentation skills h. Interpersonal skills
to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority and maintain composure in pressure situations Salary Range: $85,000-$98,000 Team Member Benefits World class health insurance plans Award winning 401k plan Relocation assistance Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc) Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.) Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement Diversity at NAL: The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities. You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
Plans and directs the work of the Assembly Technicians in order to reduce assembly equipment downtime, improve processes, and increase productivity. 1. Supervises, assigns work, and prepares work schedules for all of the assembly department technicians 2. Creates, submits, and maintains plant side budget for assembly departments, including capital budget requests for assembly department improvements 3. Evaluates all requisitions from the assembly department technicians for intent, cost, and timing 4. Assists Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering in maintaining plant KPI's for scrap, efficiency, and demonstrated capacity in assembly 5. Monitors and evaluates equipment downtime with assigned technician, determines and implements countermeasures, and verifies their effectiveness 6. Works with Equipment Engineering to obtain the acceptance of countermeasure as part of the design standard, and implements the new standards into other lines experiencing the same type of downtime 7. Creates and maintains the Countermeasure Plan for Assembly Equipment downtime, and presents to plant and engineering management on a monthly basis 8. Communicates equipment downtime related to part design to the product launch team 9. Evaluates launch plans and provides technical feedback to Manufacturing Engineering 10. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers to help to complete the launch assembly line preparation in accordance with the timeline and information provided in the Manufacturing Engineers' micro-schedule 11. Evaluates Technician Work Order forms for requests of equipment changes and improvements, assigns to technicians, monitors progress, and reports status through completion 12. Assists Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technicians in creation of assembly equipment PM check sheet, and PM schedule for assembly technicians 13. Creates and maintains PM part list for consumable parts and repair parts used during routine PM process 14. Works with outside vendors on the repair and improvement of assembly equipment, obtains competitive quotes, creates project plans, and oversees implementation to ensure their completion within the budget, timeline, and requirements outlined in the project plans 15. Assists Manufacturing Engineering with the creation of Assembly Consolidation Plan, and evaluates and updates the plan with the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering on a quarterly basis 16. Works with the Manufacturing Engineers to help provide resources to complete the line consolidation in accordance with the timeline and information provided in the Manufacturing Engineers' micro-schedule 17. Create and maintains library of SOS's for Standard equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures 18. Works with production and engineering management in Assembly to develop/update the skill level evaluation process for the assembly technicians, and to create a training plan to elevate their skill level 19. Mentors and/or coaches the assembly technicians, provides training, and evaluates their skill level and capabilities for classification advancements 20. Provides technical support for continuous improvement of production equipment and processes 21. Performs other duties as assigned Education & Experience: a. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; OR b. Associate's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 6 to 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Other Experience: a. Manufacturing experience to include 1 to 3 years in a supervisory or lead role b. Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred Strong Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the following areas: a. Technical skills
mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aptitude b. Analytical and problem solving skills c. Organizational and planning skills d. Goal & Target Setting skills e. Leadership and coaching skills f. Computer skills
proficiency using MS Office and MRPH Software g. Written and verbal communications and presentation skills h. Interpersonal skills
to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority and maintain composure in pressure situations Salary Range: $85,000-$98,000 Team Member Benefits World class health insurance plans Award winning 401k plan Relocation assistance Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc) Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.) Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement Diversity at NAL: The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities. You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.