Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: China - Shanghai
Key Responsibilities:
1. Production Scheduling and Supervision:
-Execute the scheduling and control of production to meet customer requests and sales demand.
-Coordinate production orders completion and timelines and deliveries with internal and external partners.
-Interface with Third-party vendors.
-Manage the Customization Center and the 3rd party operation staff, ensure efficient assembly operations of automatic transmission equipment as well as continuous improvement of productivity.
-Manage all activities related to the receiving and shipment of goods, including verification of necessary documentation and packaging as per customer specifications.
-Perform and plan daily modifications and calibrations.
-Provide first-line support and troubleshooting for equipment needs, including Bauer Load station, SAP terminals, SAP scanners, RF guns, SAP server, and Allison network.
-Coordinate the inspection and document the maintenance of equipment, Bauer load station, forklifts, gages and business-critical tools.
-Work with industrial engineering in HQ as needed.
-Perform Safety observations and implement corrective actions as necessary.
-Collaborate with Industrial Engineering and IS&S IT for equipment maintenance and updates.
-Create new SAP users accounts and maintain as required.
-SAP MM Warehousing set-up (bin, packaging and others)
-Execute and manage layered audits, PRM Audits, Safety Audits, Internal Control Audits etc.
2. Documentation and Work Instructions:
-Create and update work instructions in coordination with Customization Center workers to ensure feasibility and efficiency.
-Oversee the maintenance and updates of special pallets, packaging materials, jigs, and tools in collaboration with vendors and Industrial Engineering.
3. Technical Knowledge and Problem Detection:
-Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing.
-Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance.
-Monitor and review information to detect or assess problems.
-Support daily technical issues and inspect parts.
4. Others
-Serve as technical resource for Shanghai Customization Center to support as needed, including but not limited to the creation of production orders, equipment maintenance and development of work instructions.
-Work with 3rd party team for warehouse layout improvement including the bin locations, racks, space etc. for high quality warehouse management efficiency.
-Serve as a backup to the supply chain, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
-Cycle Counts and Inventory adjustment, Obsolete Inventory management (SAP Scrap), Physical Disposition.
-Communicate cross functionally to work out aging units consumption plan through reconfiguration.
-Manage the outsourced property management service including security and janitorial and ensure smooth operation of the customization center.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing or related field.
-Proven experience in operations coordination or a similar role.
-Good communication skills in written and verbal communication in English.
-Knowledge of safety and quality standards and procedures.
Preferred:
-Team player
-Ability to response actively on emergencies and improvise if needed within the standard processes.
-Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
Work Environment:
-This position may require occasional travel.
-The role involves working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment and processes.
Physical Requirements (select all that apply):
✓ Check essential physical requirements of the job: Climbing Balancing Stooping Kneeling Crouching Reaching Standing Walking Pushing Pulling Lifting Typing Grasping Tactile sense Repetitive motions Seeing Hearing Talking Visual acuity (color, depth perception and field of vision)
Travel:
Less than 5%