Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Automobile Assembly
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The assembly manager oversees the entire manufacturing process and ensures the assembly or production process adheres to policies and procedures.
His/her job is to handle the cost efficiency, quality and safety throughout the manufacturing process.
Assembly managers also works with other personnel to find cost effective and quality materials used in the process, constantly looking for ways to cut costs and streamline processes.
Responsibilities
Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards
Ensure that team members follow defined assembly procedures and comply with quality requirements
Ensure full adherence to 5S practices at all times
Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly
Ensure all records are completed appropriately
Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated
Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed
Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets
Ensure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilities
Manage work order closures and stock control transactions
Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions
Carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure
Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs
Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, key performance indicators (KPI’s) including the engagement of external resources as required
Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
Ensure that team members follow defined assembly procedures and comply with quality requirements
Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team
Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success
Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company procedures
Provide technical expertise to the team and respond to operator queries
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, absenteeism, risk assessments
Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering or related field
Minimum of 10-12 years’ related experience
Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry related body
Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas
Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Standard Analyses: Purchasing Information System (SAP) and Excel
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognised QC tools
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals
Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision
Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
Ability to plan, analyse and challenge
Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders
Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, Scrap.
Personalities and Attributes:
Assembly Team Leader
Cell Leader
Process Lead
Production Team Leader
Manufacturing/Production Supervisor.
Application Closing Date
3pm: 6th May, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Any application received after this will be automatically rejected.