Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for managing/leading the shop floor inspection operations organization.
Position Type
Full Time, Exempt
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Personnel management/development and improvement/development of systems.
- Apply Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques for continuous improvement and feedback of product quality along with production throughput.
- Ensure schedule achievement to JCB Quality Standards
- Ensure daily production targets are met
- Support ongoing initiatives by ensuring all team members are updated and informed regularly
- Understand and drive the JCB quality standards within your area(s) including coaching and training Team Leaders to do the same
- Manage the implementation of the JCB Production System in your area(s) to ensure continuous improvement through Kaizen and 5S
- Effectively manage budgeted resources by analyzing problem areas and actively pursuing and encouraging cost savings
- Ensure that you and your team understand and use safe systems of work in the area and follow company environmental practices.
- Ensure that proper training for all team members is maintained
- Provide direct personnel management including setting of goals, quality oversight and performance evaluations
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training in manufacturing
- 5- years of experience with quality in a manufacturing environment
- Leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- 5 years’ experience as Quality Inspections Operations in a Configurable Manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Comfortable in an in-person office environment
- Technical competence is a plus
- Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
- Must have excellent follow-through skills
- Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
- Must be open to domestic and international travel
- Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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