Production Coordinator - 2Nd Shift

About Us Hitachi Astemo is a leading manufacturer of vehicle engine management and climate control systems with facilities around the globe and is focused on exceeding customer expectations while being a responsible corporate citizen. The Hitachi Astemo facility in North Carolina manufactures Automotive Electronic Control Units for both under hood and in cabin applications incorporating a highly advanced manufacturing process utilizing robotics handling and fully automated assembly and test systems. Come join our growing organization and you'll find yourself part of a goal-oriented team, working in a fast-paced, inter-functional environment full of professional challenges and opportunities. If you're a highly motivated self-starter who brings leadership and enthusiasm to everything you do, then join Hitachi Astemo and participate in the advancement of automotive electronics manufacturing. In addition to the many challenges of working in a fast-paced production environment, you will also enjoy one of the best and affordable benefit packages in the industry. The benefit package includes paid yearly shutdowns, in addition to your vacation time.

Job Summary: This role will be responsible for the day to day management and supervision of the Engine Control Unit Assembly production area. This incumbent will be responsible for ensuring top quality units are produced, implementing continuous process improvement and cost savings, and performing the everyday schedule/team management duties. This incumbent will work alongside engineering/maintenance, quality and production colleagues to improve existing processes and define new processes where needed. You will be able to provide process expertise regarding process improvement techniques to achieve corporate objectives within the costs allowable.

• Supervise and Develop ECU Production Personnel

• Inspect Materials, Products, or Equipment to Detect Defects or Malfunctions

• Maintain Operations Data

• Organize Workflow

• Read and Analyze Charts, Work Orders, and Production Schedules to Determine Production Requirements

• Plan and Establish Work Schedules, Assignments, and Production Sequences to Meet Production Goals

• Requisition Materials, Supplies, Equipment Parts, or Repair Service

• Confer with Management or Subordinates to Resolve Associate Problems, Complaints, or Grievances

• Monitor or Patrol work Area and Enforce Safety and Sanitation Regulations

• Daily Activities, as well as other duties as assigned:

• Floor Control

• Production Reporting (Inventories, Production Achievement, Rejects)

• Quality Improvement

• Associate Communications

• Attendance Tracking (Line-up, Overtime)

• 5S and Safety Control (6S)

• Continuous Improvement (Efficiency, Quality, Budget, w/PDCA cycle)

• Initiate Training and Assessment

• Total Preventative Maintenance Tracking (TPM)

• Associate Coaching and Counseling

• Understand and Achieve Customer Requirements (Quality, Cost, Delivery)