Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc., formerly NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc., has been the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as they transform their organization's business portfolio, expanding their core ceramic technologies, exploring capabilities beyond their traditional areas, and challenging themselves to develop solutions and services that use technologies to resolve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society. Having built a reputation for quality & reliability we will continue manufacturing spark plugs under the trusted NGK Spark Plugs brand & ceramic-related products under NTK Technical Ceramics

Essential Duties:

• Ensure process achievements and promote customer focus throughout the organization.
• Function as an emergency First Responder via WVSM.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures which include IATF, ISO, TISAX, ISMS, and Safety related policies.
• Ensure the workforce is compliant with all company policy/procedures.
• Recognize the need for discipline/counseling and conduct meetings to discuss/resolve issues
• Lead / assist with continuous improvement activities; including Problem Solving, Kaizen, Quality Circles, etc.
• Assist with projects assigned by management
• Assist with launch of new production processes and products including RU Ready format
• Interface effectively with other departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead investigations regarding safety issues and accidents as needed
• Effectively communicate and solicit feedback from the workforce.
• Assist with overseeing inventory targets and objectives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles
• Prompt reporting to Assistant Manager / Manufacturing Manager when production schedules are in danger of not being met.
• Meet or exceed production and yield goals in area.
• Create, validate, & Audit operating procedures for effectiveness.
• Analyze statistical data to improve operator performance
• Provide departmental training/communication as required.
• Assist in creating KPI goals for the department including kosu, budomari, performance efficiency, and cost per piece
• Perform auditing of the operators as required
• Assist with maintaining required systems within production (TPM, 5S, inventory control, etc.).
• Focus on operator improvements regarding efficiencies & output
• Provide thorough and accurate reporting regarding all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Back up Team Leader position as needed.
• Ability to objectively evaluate the workforce

Other Duties:

• Establish proper machine control settings.
• General housekeeping duties (5S).
• Overtime and/or travel as required;
• Special project coordination assigned by management.
• Potential to be flexible regarding working the off shifts as needed
• Other duties as assigned.
• Training of workforce as needed

Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor degree preferred and/or previous associated work experience commensurate to five years required
• Problem identification and resolution; immediate response
• Continuous monitoring and improvement of quality and processes
• Excellent organization, planning, and administration
• Multi-task
• Effective communication
• Moderate to advanced computer
• Excellent interpersonal
• Supervisory/management
• Highly tactful and diplomatic
• Maintain confidentiality
• Adapt to changing needs in fast paced office
• Cope with stressful situations
• Effective time management of self and subordinates
• Blueprint interpretation
• Technical/analytical abilities

• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to see and hear (correctable)
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Lift 50 lbs. without assistance and 75 lbs. with assistance