Manager - Mistake Proofing Technologies

Manager-Mistake Proofing Technologies

Primary Purpose:

To develop TSL's sensor application program to enable us to be in the top 5% of our industry.

Principle Duties and/or Responsibilities of Manager-Mistake Proofing Technologies:

• Maintain a running inventory of all tooling in need of sensor technology, issues reports to management on the progress of sensor implementations on a weekly basis and is in touch with other plants within the Company as to their sensor needs.
• Maintains the sensor laboratory and an inventory of sensor uses company-wide Researches and tests numerous types of sensors, meets with many sensor companies' representatives, maintain a catalog library, studies sensor and automation catalogs and books and research on the WEB.
• Documents results of sensor applications simulations and develops basic drawings of sensor installations for the tool room. Available to put in long hours as needed to accomplish sensor related tasks.
• Willing to master the die-protection systems on the presses and willing to transfer these skills to the shop- floor personnel via training sessions.
• Willing to attend trade shows and seminars related to sensor technologies. Able to train both shop-floor and office personnel on pertinent sensor topics.
• Take ownership of the sensor program and champions its success in the Company. Work with press room, tool room, design, quality and management personnel on mistake-proofing applications throughout the Company.
• Participate in 8D Problem Solving meetings and corrective actions.
• Attends meeting with and conducts tours for plant visitors to showcase mistake-proofing technologies that have been implemented throughout the Company.
• Willing to work with die designers on sensor applications at the design stage of tooling.
• Able to work within a team environment as the sensor and automation department expands in the future into a multi-person team.
• Able to occasionally work during the evening shifts to conduct sensor related training sessions for night-shift workers.
• Assist in maintenance area as needed.
• Act as liaison for Pulaski and Ohio facilities.
• Assure QS 9000 requirements are being met.
• Responsible for QS 9000 documentation. Self Be positive Look for ways to improve, given the environment. Hard work, job knowledge and honesty will create respect and make you a leader.
• Stress the need to team work. Lead by example.
• Safety Ensure all employees follow the safety policy Keep the work area clean.
• Follow all safety rules.
• Follow the lockout/tagout procedures

Job Requirements of Manager-Mistake Proofing Technologies:
 
Education Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Toolmaker or 6 yrs experience in Tool and Die field
• Some Electronics Training preferred (not required)

• Tool and Die maker 6 yrs. Minimum
• PLC experience preferred (not required)
• Facility  Automotive background preferred Training Requirements
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years stamping experience or related field (Automotive preferred)
• Minimum 3 year Microcomputer (PC) experience

Training Requirements

• Mistake Proofing Philosophy by George Keremedjiev   
• Basic AllenBradley PLC training     
• TS-16949      
• Lean Manufacturing / JIT     
•  Six Sigma  

• Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
• Certified Tool and Die Maker, Machinist, Millwright or a similar college diploma as an Industrial
• Electrician, Mechanical Technician,  CNC Programmer, EDM Programmer or Millwright, or relevant experience.     
• Self-motivated, self-directed and able to make and meet specific goals for the sensor program.
• Possess much patience to conduct test-bench simulations of sensor applications.
• Willing to learn or possess computer skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD
•  Willing to learn or possess Electronics, as needed.   
• Willing to learn or possess sensor technology and its application to tooling and assembly.

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