Leader Production (Manufacturing)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Job Summary:

The Leader Production oversees the production floor to ensure efficient operation.  Ensures the on-time production of quality products while handling the daily supervision of the plant personnel.  Recommends new procedures and sequences to improve quality and quantity and to reduce production costs.

Essential functions of the job:

• Ensure necessary manpower, equipment and components are available to meet customer demand.
• Review prior shift pass down to prioritize actions needed to fulfil production requirements.
• Coordinate daily staff meeting to discuss current production status, past issues and upcoming activities.
• Compile KPI data for daily management review.
• Monitor current running status and open issues throughout the day. 
• Train and develop Supervisors and manage the Performance Review process and their career development.
• Review and/or complete end of shift report and distribute to manager and appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate Scrap review meetings with Supervisors and support functions.
• Participate in staff selection and recruitment process.
• Perform Daily Operator efficiency reviews and provide root cause of any issues.
• Participate in LPA audits.
• Audit and enforce 5S standards.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Business Administration, Engineering or similar.
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Mechanical Industrial Engineering, Production Supervisory, or similar.
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel if needed.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.