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Job Title: Production Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Assistant to ensure the overall production of quality products that meet our company's operational short- and long-term business goals. This role requires fostering a positive work environment centered on compliance and continuous improvement while supervising and motivating frontline management and team members.

Responsibilities

+ Supervise, engage, and motivate frontline management and team members to adhere to company objectives regarding quality, safety, environment, and information security.

+ Evaluate and monitor operations to meet production and regulatory standards, carrying out corrective actions as needed.

+ Lead the manufacturing process of automotive transmissions and other automotive products to meet 100% of the company’s quality standards.

+ Lead manufacturing projects, ensuring adherence to company environmental, health, and safety standards.

+ Support kaizen activities for efficient production equipment improvements.

+ Track and manage Manufacturing KPIs such as plant safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team member morale, taking corrective actions to achieve KPI targets.

+ Check production lines and production control boards, confirming production issues through daily walks to ensure rules and standards are maintained.

+ Motivate staff and maximize their abilities utilizing HR development plans.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or Operations Management or 10 years of equivalent manufacturing experience.

+ 3 years or more of management or supervisory experience.

+ Leadership experience leading 5 or more direct reports with teams of 30 to 50.

+ Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as directed.

+ Capability to flexibly respond to changes in the company’s direction.

+ Strong leadership track record and understanding of how to lead people.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a cross-cultural working environment.

+ Experience in an automated assembly process, robotic, or machining process.

+ Advanced analytical abilities.

+ Good relationship-building skills.

+ Advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ History of driving change with a self-starter mentality.

+ 2 years of proven problem-solving ability using TPS, 5 Why’s, or PDCA.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and innovative team where your contributions are valued. We offer a collaborative work environment that supports professional growth and development. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a tangible impact on the company's success.

Work Environment

Work hours are on the 3rd shift from 6:30 PM to 3:15 AM, with flexibility required as needed. The work environment includes maintaining cleanliness, ergonomics, standard operating procedures, required maintenance and inspections of equipment, and ensuring overall safe working conditions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

benefits include but are not limited to; 401k, exceptional health insurance, PTO, pay increase, annual performance reviews, plenty of room for career growth and progression

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marion,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.