Manufacturing Production Assistant at Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. in Hillside, Illinois

Job Description:

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is searching for a motivated Manufacturing Production Assistant that is responsible for ensuring the department’s compliance to safety and quality standards per the control plan/work instructions and reporting them to management.  May include some people management and reporting requirements. The production assistant will work to ensure people and resources are in good working order and running in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements. They will ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements by conducting daily audits while initiating and assisting with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing tasks, i.e. 5S.

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer:

• An Engaging Work Environment


• Opportunities for Advancement


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)


• Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match


• Generous Paid Time Off, and more!
  

Core Responsibilities:

General and Task Management

• Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times by daily audit


• Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly through Layered Process Auditing


• Ensure all records are completed appropriately and stored in a central location


• Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed


• Manage work order/token closures and stock transfer transactions


• Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions


• Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency through Layered Process Auditing


• Prepare tokens for use per the scheduled priority


• Monitor and report on all safety equipment and tools if they are not operating as designed


• Undertake continuous training and development through available in-house training


• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities within the department


• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

People Management

• Responsible for tracking the training of operators for processes within the local team


• Responsible for daily auditing and Continuous Improvement support for the team to achieve operational success


• Monitor time and attendance via the daily sign in/out sheet and ensure compliance with Company procedures


• Monitor the completion of assigned tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems


• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them


• Provide documentation expertise within team, and respond to audit queries


• Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. 


• Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team

Relationship Management

• Interface with Production Scheduling to execute schedules for weekly production  


• Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintained


• Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements


• Provide technical auditing and expertise to the team

Self-Management

• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures 

• Embraces personal challenge


• Confident, rounded thinker


• Is self-aware, resilient, assertive and open to change


• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together


• Actively Committed to team development


• High levels of motivation, optimistic and action orientated 

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum High School education


• Speak and write English fluently


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Decision-making skills


• Organizational and time management skills


• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture


• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products


• Some Lean Manufacturing experience, including and understanding of 5S

Preferred:

• 2 years’ experience in automotive industry


• Quality Auditing experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed in this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The management of Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC?

Dynamic Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization formed in 1955 by John Partipilo. Our organization specializes in the manufacture of automotive, off-road, industrial and racing powertrain products. This includes Torque Converters, Transmissions (Automatic, Manual, Hybrid models) and Transfer Case Assemblies.

Our organization started with a single retail facility and a dream. Today, we serve the aftermarket and several OE customers. Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly and dynamometer testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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