Job Description:

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.

Supervisory Capacity:                     Direct Reports:  1-5

• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operation to ensure the obtainment of production schedules in a safe and efficient manner. 


• Monitor daily established KPI’s to ensure customer requirements are met.


• Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and make appropriate decisions based on risk analysis.


• Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed KPI’s when they are not met.


• Lead YFIMS and YF iOS plant floor initiatives to ensure Operations compliance. 


• Oversee staff levels within each department by shift and ensure not to exceed authorized levels.  Monitor and control planned and unexpected overtime.


• Assure that all plant guidelines and procedures are adhered to.


• Communicate regularly with direct reports and management and supervise their performance in all functions including performance evaluation. Provide Plant Manager a daily production update and weekly summary.


• Provide Plant manager monthly production information for monthly MOR.


• Position may have some department managers reporting into; CI, Maintenance, Tooling, Launch, Engineering, Supply Chain and Production Managers. 


• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 


• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.


• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.


• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.


• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.


• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 


• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.


• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.


• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:     Engineering, Business Administration, or Similar

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with manufacturing experience. 

5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

• Computer literacy.


• Excellent oral communication skills.


• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Just in Time (JIT) environment experience.


• Proficient organizational skills.


• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.

Physical Ability Requirements:

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                            Frequently

Movement (Walking):                                                           Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs):                                     Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                                    Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Frequently

Language Required and Preferred: Required:          English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) 

Work Environment: 

Personal protective equipment is required.

Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person.

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

Are sometimes exposed to contaminants.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.  The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.  Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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