Vuteq is an automotive supplier for a major automotive manufacturer, establishing a location in Madison, AL. We have an immediate need for a hands-on, customer-driven Production Generalist. This position is responsible for providing leadership to safely meet production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Track team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, productivity

Countermeasure KPIs for quality defects, performance, safety, productivity issues

• Implement kaizens in assigned area(s) and promote continuous improvement (including new ideas, projects and practices)

Enforce policies, procedures, and practices

Monitor safety and enforce safety protocol in assigned area

Monitor training schedules/proficiency charts for daily processes and unusual conditions and ensure due dates are met

Oversee TPM/PM (daily checks) on equipment

Approve timekeeping records for assigned group(s)

Approve/deny time off/PTO and follow outlined process

Administer corrective action and coaching of team members, if necessary and at the discretion of Production Manager

Act as liaison between Vuteq and corresponding department group leader at MTMUS

Report supplier part problems to Quality Department

Review defects

Oversee and maintain 5S of assigned area(s)

Address team member concerns/participate in team member investigations

Evaluate processes for improvement ideas

Work directly with Production Manager to perform other duties as assigned

In downtime and as required, assist with other departments needs

Job Qualifications:

Must possess a HS/GED diploma, with the ability to read, write and communicate in English to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions.

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to achieve results with efficiency and effectiveness

Demonstrated ability to comply with and enforce policies, procedures and practices

Strong attention to detail

Must have problem solving capabilities

Knowledge of environmental ISO14001 preferred

Familiarity with or ability to learn and understand Mazda production systems

Working Conditions

Physical Effort and Requirements of this Position

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Intellectual Activities and Requirements of this Position

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in on-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instruction. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.