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As Assembly Manager, you are responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of the assembly area. The most critical responsibility of this role is managing and stabilizing daily operations through effective general task management, rooted in Toyota Production System (TPS) principles. You will ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations while driving sustainable performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
Job Responsibility:
Full responsibility for general task management in assembly, including daily management routines, tier meetings, shop floor control, and escalation discipline
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders in Toyota Production System (TPS) fundamentals (standard work, 5S, visual management, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), problem solving)
Ensure stable production flow by managing manpower, skills, materials, equipment availability, and takt adherence
Drive continuous improvement activities using TPS / Huf Production System (HPS) tools (A3, Kaizen, problem solving based on root cause)
Own assembly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity and ensure transparency through visual management
Collaborate cross-functionally with Plastics, Paint, Quality, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Maintenance, Engineering, and Human Resources (HR) to resolve operational issues
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
Actively contribute to plant targets and strategic initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
Strong, hands-on experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) or equivalent Lean production systems is required
Proven experience in managing shopfloor operations with a strong focus on daily management and standard work
Several years of leadership experience in assembly or manufacturing environments, preferably automotive
Strong coaching and leadership skills with a shopfloor-oriented mindset