Job Description

HAN-CHO REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS FORM

This position reports to the Shoku-Cho and will assist them in the day-to-day operation of the section. The Han-Cho position is a position of opportunity, where you can highlight the skills, you currently possess and improve your management skill set.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for QCD (Quality, Cost, & Delivery) of the smallest unit at the production floor (The line(s) to which they are assigned).
• Belongs to an hourly, "non-exempt" category.
• Responsible for ensuring his/her assigned team members are following the standardized work at all times.
• Responsible for giving on-the-spot correctional instruction when anyone is found not following standardized work methods.
• Responsible for making entries and revisions to the worksheets assigned to his/her lines.
• Responsible for promptly reporting any "abnormality" that occurs in his/her area of responsibility to his/her Shoku-Cho.
• Does not usually perform on-line work. However, in unavoidable situations where manpower is lacking, will perform on-line work.
• Check and prepare T/M daily work (Standardize work).
• Keep training documents up to date.
• Check safety point all areas and 5's status.
• Motivation of team members.
• Control off line repairs, gather and analyze defect daily.
• Fill out daily production charts.
• Fill in for team member (vacation, restroom, etc.).
• Train new members.
• Check checksheet, do first product check.
• Kanban setting.
• Discuss NG parts from MFG and Shipping inspection.
• Troubleshooting of production and quality issues
• Implement abnormal occurrence plan if necessary.
• Overseeing cleaning activity
• Keep Shoku-Cho informed of line(s) status
• Staying close to your assigned line(s) to ensure availability to team for quality, productivity, & personnel issues
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Will perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Shoku-Cho or Management.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Will assist the Shoku-Cho in the daily leadership of their line(s) in the following capacity:

• Ensuring team members return from planned breaks on time
• Reporting downtime according to trouble solving guide
• Ensuring team members communicate respectfully w/ each other
• Reporting behavior discrepancies to Shoku-Cho
• Ensuring team members are performing standard work
• Reporting policy violations to Shoku-Cho
• Ensuring line begins production on time
• Minimizing disruptions and line stoppages
• Ensuring line does not stop before planned stop time
• Ensuring 5S is maintained at all times
• Provide feedback to Shoku-Cho concerning team member performance (efficiency, quality, behavior)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work as part of a team. This includes assisting other Han-Chos and Shoku-Chos as needed.
• Must be responsible and have good attendance.
• Must be familiar with AEIL production concepts (Three point set, Toyota Production System, Value-added) and quality policy.
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lead by example, motivate and supervise others.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism from/to both team members and supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Previous Lead or supervisory experience desired