Shift Leader – ASSEMBLY LINES
VARTA Microbattery Brasov is a subsidiary of the German group VARTA AG, a global battery manufacturer, with over 2000 employees worldwide and 125 years of experience in developing innovative energy storage solutions. We are the world leader in the market for microbatteries for hearing aids and are among the pioneers of innovation in the field in which we operate.
The Shift Leader is responsible for coordinating the production team on the assigned shift, consisting of 40 operators and adjusters/ technicians. The main activity involves:
- organizing the subordinate team in order to achieve the objectives
- operator discipline and 5S in the production area
- operator timekeeping
- escalation according to the response and escalation plan
- management of materials and finished products both physically and in writing (SAP).
Responsibilities:
Organizes the production team and ensures qualified personnel on subordinate production lines; training operators, machinists and shift managers
Responsible for meeting performance indicators
Approving daily production; checking the completion of production documents
Responsible for the escalation plan in the production area
Ensures that work and control instructions are respected in the area of responsibility, as well as internal regulations and workplace discipline
Planning vacations for subordinate personnel
Monitors the production line/lines in terms of output, quality rate daily reporting of results
Analyzes the results and together with the team establishes corrective measures for unmet KPIs
Implementation/ maintenance of 5S.
Requirements:
Secondary education, preferably a high school graduate with a technical background. + Graduate of higher technical education (can be junior)
Previous experience as a shift supervisor, line supervisor, line manager, foreman, technician or comparable, for at least 2 years
Minimum 2 years experience in a series production environment
Experience leading teams >10 members, minimum 2 years
Automotive or Electronics
Able to interact and relate with other departments
Knowledge of English/German is an advantage
5S, LPA (Layered Process Audits), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Kanban.
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