Role and Responsibilities: • Ensure the weld lines have the Daily Production Check Sheet by the start of shift. • Ensure to have a shortage/schedule and verify it is correct against what the weld lines are running. • Meet with all weld team leaders daily to go over S, Q, C, and D. Provide training as needed. • Responsible for the increase of OEE between 68-76%. • Ensures the reduction of defects leaving welding. • Check all sub inventories in Plex and adjust schedule accordingly. • Sign the Daily Production • Check Sheets every 4 hours • Monitor line production and create contingency plan if necessary. • Help with training and coaching with any weld department member. • Complete Daily Audits ( To include part quality ) • Report any issues to assistant manager ASAP. • Monitors daily overtime that is needed. • Update the manpower labor map weekly. • Work with stamping to ensure parts availability. • Create work instructions or update as needed. Also ensure all WI’s are signed off by associates on the lines. • Up hold all JSC policies and procedures and report any non-conformances ASAP. • Create or implement continuous improvement SAP. ( 1 per month) • Work with QA Pro to answer any HTR or DTR’s. • Ensure the 5S of the weld department including partial baskets, and anything that is not in home location. • Ensure associates are logging in and out of PLEX correctly. • Answer line calls as needed. • Must log all issues over 30 minutes in the shift communication log at the end of each shift. • Ensure all driver check tables have the correct tools and tools are present • Monitors all documents and forms for the correct revision on the weld floor. • Ensures the help in a spike less new model launch. • Maintain TPM schedule per line to ensure uptime of machinery. (5S) • Other duties as required by management. Qualifications: • BS/BA Degree or 2-5 years of equivalent experience; Internal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a previous leadership role • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook • Prior experience utilizing ERP software. Experience utilizing PLEX ERP system highly preferred • Ability to make sound timely decisions through problem solving and investigation • Basic knowledge of welding principles, e.g., projection and MIG • Basic mechanical aptitude • QS/ISO 9000 experience preferred • High volume resistance spot welding experience preferred • Lean Manufacturing/JIT Environment experience • Must be a full time JSC associate for a minimum of 3 months. • Must have excellent attendance and safety record, and not have received any written warnings for attendance, quality or other issues within the past 6 months. • Must exceed all safety, quality and productivity goals. • Must be capable and willing to work daily and weekend overtime, as needed Environmental & Physical Demands: The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise. The employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; and see, including close vision; stand for long hours, stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. About JSC: Jefferson Southern Corporation, or JSC, is a Tier One automotive supplier. This means that we produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded. We produce several parts that are part of the “white body” or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car. Jefferson Southern Corporation offers our employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs. Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.