Job Description
Summary
Develop and implement tools and processes to improve paint system performance, including quality, uptime and cost. Provide process and troubleshooting support to paint processes and implement permanent corrective actions. Manage and monitor paint supplier activities. Ensure environmental compliance in paint systems. Assist with PFMEA's, control plans, PFP's, operator instructions, layouts, quotations, etc. Promote quality, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and good housekeeping and safety practices. Effectively utilize employees, materials and equipment. Communicate on a regular basis to all affective parties on paint system activities.
Core Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Energy and Stress
- Team Work
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Analytical
Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements
- CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
- EMS Manual
- Environmental Review of Projects
- Environmental Communication
- Environmental Control
- Air Emissions
- Control of Hazardous Material
- Solid Waste Handling
- Scrap Room Operations
- Waste Water Treatment Operational Instructions
- Outside storage
- Equipment Procurement
- Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and applicable Customer Specific Requirements
Job Duties
- Ensure that paint processes are maintained and running effectively for vehicle production
- Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting paint shop quality or throughput
- Support implementation of new processes and equipment
- Communicate between shifts and departments to implement best practices, resolve problems, and sustain consistent performance to objectives.
- Maintain process documentation.
- Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.
- Support safety of the shop and of operators
- Interface with production/maintenance personnel, plant leadership and others outside the plant (Manufacturing Engineering, suppliers, etc.) as needed to resolve issues, implement improvements and communicate status and opportunities, etc.
- Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
- Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas.
- Direct the design, development and/or improvements of manufacturing processes and equipment for assigned areas.
- Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
- Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions.
- Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.
- Actively identify new areas for learning and take advantage of learning opportunities.
- The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
- The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.
Working Conditions
- Physical ability to lift 50lbs.
- Travel as necessary.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- Overtime as required.
This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.
