Production Technician - Supervisor 2nd shift

Job Summary Plans and directs the work of the Assembly Technicians in order to reduce assembly equipment downtime, improve processes, and increase productivity. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Supervises, assigns work, and prepares work schedules for all of the assembly department technicians2. Creates, submits, and maintains plant side budget for assembly departments, including Capital Budget requests for assembly department improvements3. Evaluates all requisitions from the assembly department technicians for intent, cost, and timing4. Assists Assembly and Manufacturing Engineering in maintaining plant KPI's for scrap, efficiency, and demonstrated capacity in assembly5. Monitors and evaluates equipment downtime with assigned technician, determines and implements countermeasures, and verifies their effectiveness6. 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 downtime7. Creates and maintains the Countermeasure Plan for Assembly Equipment downtime, and presents to plant and engineering management on a monthly basis8. Communicates equipment downtime related to part design to the product launch team9. Evaluates launch plans and provides technical feedback to Manufacturing Engineering10. 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-schedule11. Evaluates Technician Work Order forms for requests of equipment changes and improvements, assigns to technicians, monitors progress, and reports status through completion12. Assists Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technicians in creation of assembly equipment PM check sheet, and PM schedule for assembly technicians13. Creates and maintains PM part list for consumable parts and repair parts used during routine PM process14. 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 plans15. Assists Manufacturing Engineering with the creation of Assembly Consolidation Plan, and evaluates and updates the plan with the Manager - Manufacturing Engineering on a quarterly basis16. 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-schedule17. Create and maintains library of SOS's for Standard equipment troubleshooting and repair procedures18. 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 advancements20. Provides technical support for continuous improvement of production equipment and processes21. Performs other duties as assigned The salary range for this position is $80,200 - $107,500 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.Requirements 1. 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; ORb. Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, plus 6 to 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment c. High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, to include 2 or more years in a supervisory or team lead role 2. Other Experience:a. Manufacturing experience to include 1 to 3 years in a supervisory or lead roleb. Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred3. Strong Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the following areas:a. Technical skills — mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aptitudeb. Analytical and problem solving skillsc. Organizational and planning skillsd. Goal & Target Setting skillse. Leadership and coaching skillsf. Computer skills — proficiency using MS Office and MRPH Softwareg. Written and verbal communications and presentation skillsh. Interpersonal skills — to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority and maintain composure in pressure situationsAt North American Lighting 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. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Requisition ID: 20300 Location: Paris Plant