Production Lead, End of Line
Location
Torrance, CA | United States
Job description
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Production Lead, End of Line
Position Summary Under direct supervision, the
Production Lead, EOL leads a team of End of Line Technicians that shake down Singer vehicles, ensuring repairs of issues found during test drives, diagnosis of rattles and squeak noises, building of three-piece wheels, mounting/balancing of tires, and the quality final assembly to meet company deadlines and standards for the installation of parts and components into Singer vehicles in a manner demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
Essential Functions
- Leads a team of End of Line Assembly Technicians to ensure production demands meet the specified production schedule
- Creates daily work plans with Production Supervisor for each team member
- Monitors growth and development in all skillsets for new/lower grade technicians
- Provides feedback to Production Supervisor on performance and growth of each team member
- May provide technical leadership, lead teams on assignments, check quality and quality of work, troubleshoot assembly problems, and recommend solutions
- Trains new/lower grade technicians on processes and procedures
- Works with Production Supervisor to ensure production demands meets the specified production schedule
- Ensures workflow is tracked and on time through daily meetings
- Diagnoses of rattles and squeak noises and build issues
- Works daily tasks lists set out by Production Supervisor and Production Manager
- Reports daily vehicle build status to Production Supervisor and Production Manager
- Performs operational procedures according to required engineering specifications
- Reports any issues, delays, and all non-conformances in production line to Production Supervisor and ensure correction in a timely manner
- Completes assembly of Singer vehicles from bumper to bumper, drivetrain to interior
- Assembles components necessary for installation on vehicles
- Fits and finishes components onto vehicles
- Reports any material shortages and/or part defects to Production Supervisor and Production Manager
- Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
- Assists other team members as necessary
- Assists in special projects as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Test drives and final assembly of the vehicles while simultaneously diagnoses drivability issues
Qualifications: Required Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum six (6) years of related work experience in an automotive, restoration, manufacturing, and/or assembly environment
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or certification and/or technical automotive program graduate
- Three (3) to five (5) years technical training in the automotive/motorcycle industry
- Prior experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
- Prior experience in rapid growth environment
- Prior experience or familiarity with Porsche vehicles (early models)?
- Experience with motorsport car set up
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
- Possesses good leadership skills and the ability to train others
- Possesses strong problem-solving skills and takes initiative to bring problems to a resolution
- Competency in working with basic hand tools, cutting tools, air tools, and electric grinders
- Perfectionist mindset with a very high attention to detail; mechanically inclined and a passion for cars
- Ability to work safely around vehicles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
- Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently
- Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines
- Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to comprehend work instructions
- Must be able to work and stand on concrete for extended periods
- Must be able to work in awkward positions and tight spaces
- Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms and possess manual dexterity
- Must be able to safely reach and work in and around vehicles
- Must be able to work in a busy/fast paced automotive shop environment
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment
- Must be able to start at an early schedule and work overtime when needed
- Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone
- Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move with up to 25 lbs. of force
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. regularly with occasional lifting of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to continuously perform repetitive tasks and possess manual dexterity
- Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy
NOTICE: This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Singer Vehicle Design. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Singer Vehicle Design (SVD) values a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, SVD does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. Benefits Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
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