Assembly Operations Manager HDEP - Off-Shift

Inside the Role
The Assembly Operations Manager, HDEP's primary purpose is to ensure department meets all SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale) related targets, utilizing TOS Fundamentals, as well as leadership development of all personnel. Position is responsible for oversight of afternoon and midnight shifts.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $128,000 - $164,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Maintain product flow by planning, reviewing, and directing the work of employees
• Consult with appropriate departmental managers to gather feedback and determine resolutions of problems concerning product defects
• Develop quality goals and objectives and implement plans to ensure adherence to specified standards
• Develop supervisor and team leader management skills
• Monitor manpower needs and revise manpower requirements when appropriate
• Meet production efficiency standards on a regular basis
• Generate and implement cost improvement projects
• Develop and implement annual expense and capital budget program and periodically review budget performance to maintain expenditures at appropriate levels
• Plan and assign work, instruct in methods and procedures, check and approve work, handle complaints and grievances, and provide work guidance for employees
• Recommend and make final decisions for hiring and promotions
• Recommend disciplinary actions and reclassifications
• Make responsible on-the-spot decisions regarding product quality and cost effective repairs
• Manages a functional group involved in the production testing and painting of diesel engines. Make continuous improvement in production operations to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Leads the industry in meeting expectations of our customers both in quality and schedule attainment.
• Manages a functional group involved in the production testing and painting of diesel engines. Make continuous

Responsible for Safety:

• Establishes and executes safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible to provide a safe environment for the workforce.
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment and facility.
• Responsible for the product meeting the designed safety standards as delivered.
• Responsibility for producing the highest Quality products:
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for product quality.
• Focus on customer benefit with the understanding of the global landscape.
• Develop and implement containments and countermeasures for customer defects.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and 8 years of relevant experience
• 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of diesel engine assembly
• Experience leading team of salaried and UAW team members
• Knowledge of TOS principles
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving experience
• Previous experience supervising production operations
• Familiarity with general plant operations and equipment
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Strong knowledge in Lean manufacturing
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of human resource policies (health, safety, and legislative) through prior supervisory experience and/or leadership training

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree focus in Engineering or related technical field

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:
Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.