About the Role – You will:
Be responsible for the planning, coordinating, and controlling of the
manufacturing process.
Analyze production bottlenecks and inefficiencies while seeking solutions;
Promote Lean manufacturing techniques and processes.
Coordinate shop floor activities to insure logical production processes;
Prepare assemblers and supervisors for new production processes and ensure
all training requirements are up-to-date for manufacturing associates and
personnel performing operations in the facility.
Analyze efficiency reports; Exercise judgement based upon available data
and investigate documented inefficiencies.
Audit the quality of assembled product; Investigate and correct quality
concerns.
Develop Plant Lean Leaders with an emphasis on championing the Division's
goals, objectives, and implementation plans; Lead manufacturing Lean and
Continuous Improvement efforts resulting in significant year over year
savings.
Partner with Quality and Safety management to ensure compliance with
quality and safety best practices; Write production and quality
procedures.
Interface with both Supply Chain and Marketing through the Sales and
Operations planning process. Translate requirements and identify solutions
to ensure continuous alignment of sales and operations planning.
Implement cost savings ideas.
Recommend personnel requirements including people for promotion and
employment; Conduct annual performance reviews for subordinates.
Create positive work environment, Counsel supervisors and direct labor
personnel regarding work habits.
Conduct department and supervisory meetings; Approve overtime
expenditures.
Be able and willing to work flexible shifts to meet business and employee
needs.
About Our Group:
As strategic partners, the Manufacturing team strives to ensure that our
values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our
company.
We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients
each and every day.
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients,
partners, and own team.
We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun
every day!
This position will be part of the Greer based Manufacturing team that
supports Proterra's Manufacturing and Engineering operations in Greer, SC.
You will report to the Sr Manager Manufacturing and collaborate with
other Manufacturing team members located at our headquarters in
Burlingame, CA.
About You:
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques
to influence at all levels of the organization.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and
discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and
credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent English communication skills.
Your Experience Includes:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in the field of either Engineering, Business
or Management or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing within a leadership role or in a
military environment.
Must be hands-on manager with ability to provide positive and constructive
feedback, coach/mentor and develop individuals.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the proven ability to
communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently
within the team and the company.
In-depth knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Continuous Improvements
initiatives.
Strong experience in project management.
You might also have:
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Lean Expert certification
APICS certification and training
MBA a plus
Location: Greer, SC
Travel: 0 - 10%
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal
employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,
including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates
in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
