Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure shop floor crew are adequately trained on all Safety & Quality requirements on the assigned value streams.
- Maintain 100% compliance to EHS, Quality, and Process standards.
- Maintain Daily Production Report (DPR) accuracy and achieve monthly production and value stream yield targets.
- Conduct monthly inventory reconciliation of shop floor inventory as per GFS requirements.
- Understand IATF requirements and implement necessary actions on the shop floor.
- Achieve production targets as per cycle time through regular reviews and proactive issue resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (EHS, Process, Quality, Proto, Plant Engineering, HR) to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Participate/Lead Tier meetings to review key performance metrics and escalate support needs as required.
- Ensure availability of materials/resources for production and manage resource rotation as needed.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific CTQ requirements and SOPs.
- Maintain 5S standards across all shifts and ensure the shop floor is visit-ready at all times.
- Encourage employee participation in Kaizen programs and support successful implementation of improvement actions.
- Maintain updated skill matrices and on-the-job training documents for all permanent and contract employees.
- Manage operator leave, performance, and updates in Workday.
- Ensure closure of internal NCs, submission of 8D reports for customer complaints, and closure of LPA audit action points.
- Accountable for EHS elements, including updating See & Act in the system and implementing safety reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
Alternatively, a degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
5 8 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and EHS compliance.
Experience with Daily Production Reporting (DPR), inventory reconciliation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Proficient in cycle time management, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
- Strong knowledge of 5S implementation, LPA audits, and customer complaint handling.
- Experience with Workday or similar HR systems for performance and leave management.
- Skill matrix management and training documentation.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to motivate and engage shop floor teams.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
