Job Description

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: El Paso, TX, USA

Responsible for leading and guiding the Rework Team(s) to achieve the functional objectives of the department. Provide daily direction and support to ensure Customer, BU and Rework facility requirements are met. Ensure training and developmental needs are identified and met. Interface with internal BU/FG’s on key customer deliverables.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates job expectations and sets priorities.
• Plans, organizes, supervises associate work schedules, and monitors workflow.
• Ensure training needs are identified and met to improve skills, competencies and promote associate development.
• Ensure adherence to established processes, procedures, methodologies, and continuous improvement to implement best practices.
• Ensure staffing levels are in line with business requirements for Production volumes and, where applicable, Pre-Production, Prototype, and Past Model (Parts & Service)
• Set associate objectives and conduct performance reviews
• Generates weekly/monthly/annual reports, metrics, and key process indicators as required by Management
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of annual budgets
• Resolve customer and internal issues to facilitate the implementation of group objectives and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Assure that Customer and Business Unit specific requirements are met.
• Perform Audits on standards, tools, and processes linked to key performance indicators.
• Prepare and maintain updated job descriptions ensuring functions are aligned with processes and procedures.
• Maintains accurate department records and documentation
• Assist HR with resolution of compliance, safety, integrity issues and/or Associate concerns within the team
• Assists management in meeting corporate and departmental goals and objectives
• Supports YNA Corporate, Environmental, Quality, Health & Safety policies and departmental standards and policies
• Knowledge and application of the following systems:

• • Microsoft Office applications
  • GQRS
  • BEAMS
  • ASL
  • ARE/ARS

REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree in technical or manufacturing field preferred.

Certification Requirements:

None

Previous Experience:

Minimum of 4-5 years as a YNA team lead, or equivalent years external supervisory experience preferably in a rework or manufacturing environment. Engineering or wire harness background preferred.

Travel Requirements:

As required

Language:

English, Spanish (location dependent), Bi-lingual preferred

Software:

Microsoft office applications

On Call Requirements:

As required

Physical Requirements:

Office position – primarily sedentary. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disability to perform the essential functions)

Please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States now and in the future.

Bilingual skills are preferred - Spanish

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.