Manager, Body Welding Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee Us
Must have worked as a Manager with a Managers Title and have at least 3 years experience as a Body Shop Manager.
7-10 years job related experience, automotive background preferred
Required 4 year degree in business or related field
Desired Advanced degree preferred
Skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason,
creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Required
Positive employee relations/team building
Automotive body weld experience
Lean/visual systems
Continuous improvement
Maintenance management
Desired
ERP/MRP/EDI System Knowledge
Project management
Implementation of engineering changes
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.)
Travel – 10-50% initially, 5-10% after SOP(Start of Production)
Work schedule – Will vary based on project progress and initiatives
Role summary
Lead teams of Assistant Managers, Group Leaders, Team Leaders, Production/Skilled Team Members, and Administrative Team Members in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives. Responsible for the overall production output, quality, and process costs.
Role responsibilities
Lead teams of Assistant Managers, Group Leaders, Team Leaders, Production/Skilled Team Members, and Administrative Team Members in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives
• Manage the production process to ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations
• Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system
• Coordinate production trials for model changes
• Motivate team members and develop teamwork
• Manage the maintenance team to minimize production delays due to equipment issues
• Develop KPIs(Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
• Allocate and manage staff resources
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for all aspects of production
• Responsible for annual administrative, operational, and capital budget submittal and management
• Provide direction and assistance to analyze production issues, propose countermeasures, and resolve issues
• Collaborate with other production departments, quality, production control, and engineering to provide best in class product quality
• Identify training opportunities and implement training plans to improve overall organizational capability
• Develop policies and procedures
• Complete annual performance reviews and create development plans for direct reports
Customers
Internal
Assembly Operations
Quality Control/Engineering
Production Control
Production Engineering
External North America Sales Team
Dealerships
End Customers