Body Shop Operations Senior Manager - Gigafactory Berlin (m/w/d)

The Role 

The Body Shop Operation Senior Manager will be responsible for meeting the production forecast and driving continuous improvement through the manufacturing process. They will provide hands-on support, leadership, and direction to the Maintenance, Engineering, Process, and Dimension for Body Shop. 

Responsibilities

·        Drive body shop team to achieve established targets for daily going rate 

·        Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherences to best safety practices 

·        Hire, coach, lead and develop large scale teams made up of hourly team members

·        Conduct team member training

·        Monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess Safety, People, Quality, Cost management and Productivity

·        Help with implementation of and continued adherence to Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

·        Partner and coordinate with Design, Engineering, Paint and Assembly to resolve issues and concerns 

·        Assess and analyze current practices and drive improvements

·        Enforce proper material management procedures

·        Support and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Test and Quality departments 

Requirements

·        10+ Years of management experience of similarly sized Manufacturing, Maintenance and Engineering teams

·        Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical Body Shop

·        Proven track record of exceptional people management skills in a manufacturing environment

·        The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, well organized, and able to pro-actively communicate with all employees and works well in a fast-paced multi-cultural environment

·        Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

·        Committed to result delivery, and continuous improvement 

·        Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through

·        Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes

·        Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems

·        Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management

·        BSME/BSEE or production engineering degree desired 

·        High-level leadership and decision making skills 

·        Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills 

·        A strong sense of urgency and drive to succeed

·        Proficiency in MS Office Suite

·        Fluent in German & English

Application for this position must be done in English.