Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

• By utilizing OPS and L2L Team board, will monitor daily production using L2L, quality output and follow up on excessive downtime and initiate course of action.
• Schedule daily production, allocate resources as required, ensure vacation coverage and control of overtime activity.
• Conduct department employee meetings at the start of shift and participate in Gemba walks.
• Provide timely feedback to enhance performance and create a positive work environment for the employees.
• Provide feedback and recommendations regarding training or coaching of personnel.
• Complete Team Leader, 5S and verification audits.
• Collect and reconcile work orders.
• Monitor preventative maintenance activities to ensure completion
• Follow and Enforce compliance to all Health & Safety, Environmental, Legal, Quality, and Oetiker policies and procedures.
• Responsible for leading and implementing OPS improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Mechanically Inclined 
  • Knowledge of production equipment
• Word-processing and spreadsheet application software
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Window
• Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal and business writing skill
• Labor Management
  • Knowledge of Employment Standards
  • Knowledge of company personnel policies and procedures (Administration Manual)
• Health and Safety
  •   Knowledge of Current US Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Understanding of the Health and Safety Policy Manual
  • Understanding of Machine Guarding standards
  • Understanding of Lock-out Tag-out procedure
• Communication skills
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Business & Technical Writing Skills
• Quality and Environmental System
• ISO/TS 16949 and related Policies, Procedures and Process Manuals (including APQP)
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control Techniques
  • Knowledge of metrology
  • ISO 14000 and related Policies, Procedures and Process Manuals
• Product knowledge
  • Level 2 Product Training

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• College diploma, preferably in a relevant field
• 2-4 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or high volume manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of IATF 16949

Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.