Leader Materials at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC in Monroe, Michigan

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

· Develop and maintain policies and procedures applicable to the operations of the plant in the areas including Material Handling, Inventory Control, and Operations Support.

· Manage the activities of the materials team members regarding production support, inventory control, and data reporting.

· Confer with the Production manager and Materials manager to establish work schedules, as well as accountabilities and goals for performance evaluations. 

· Manage for maximum efficiency and productivity of personnel.

 · Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. 

· Monitor and report scrap and other inventory-related data to maintain accurate levels of production material.

· Communicate effectively with the team and maintain positive employee relations. 

· Monitor scheduling of incoming production material to ensure adequate inventory levels.

· Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 

· Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements. 

· Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements. 

· Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements. 

· Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements. 

· Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 

· Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time. 

· Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels. 

· Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: 

Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or similar. *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• 5-7 Minimum Years of Experience within the field. 


• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry. 


• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces. 


• Strong communicator who’s detail oriented and consistent in their approach and follow-through. 


• Computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

• Supervisory experience. 


• Previous experience related to shipping and receiving, inventory control, supply chain, and / or materials flow Text.

Physical Ability Requirements: 

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally Movement (Walking): Occasionally Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required and Preferred: Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) Preferred: None

Work Environment:

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations. Office Environment. Personal protective equipment is required Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person

EHS and Quality Requirements:

Click the box if it applies to the job description: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements ☐ People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS) ☐ EHS Professionals, YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor ☒ Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment / Maintenance / Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader / Supervisor, Others) ☒ Technicians/Operators of High Risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc) ☐ Technicians/Operators of High Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements ☐ People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg. AME, ME, PE etc.) ☐ All Internal Auditors* (Including Quality System Auditor*, Process Auditor* and Product Auditors*) ☐ All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.) ☐ Color/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.) ☐ Product Safety – Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.) * Detail requirements are defined in Quality-Internal Audit Process

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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