Manager Plant Operations (Project Management)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

•    Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operation to ensure the obtainment of production schedules in a safe and efficient manner. 
•    Monitor daily established KPI's to ensure customer requirements are met.
•    Provide root cause analysis of production and quality issues and make appropriate decisions based on risk analysis.
•    Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed KPI's when they are not met.
•    Lead YFIMS and YF iOS plant floor initiatives to ensure Operations compliance. 
•    Oversee staff levels within each department by shift and ensure not to exceed authorized levels.  Monitor and control planned and unexpected overtime.
•    Assure that all plant guidelines and procedures are adhered to.
•    Communicate regularly with direct reports and management and supervise their performance in all functions including performance evaluation.
•    Provide Plant Manager a daily production update and weekly summary.

Required Education Level 
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study:     Engineering, Business Administration, or Similar
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with manufacturing experience. 
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
•    Computer literacy.
•    Excellent oral communication skills.
•    Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
•    Just in Time (JIT) environment experience.
•    Proficient organizational skills.
•    Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.