Title: Energy & Utility Specialist
Organization: Volkswagen Group of America
Reports to: Assistant Manager Environment
Education: Required: 4 year degree in engineering or related field. Desired: Advanced education preferred
Location: Chattanooga , TN
Contact: www.vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
•Oversee the service providers operating the energy and utility facilities •Responsible for tracking process costs and availability of energy and media supply
•Monitor and control energy consumption of the plant •Meet and exceed company goals and objectives
Role Responsibilities
•Manage the energy und utility supply for an automotive assembly plant.
•Administration service providers in an automotive manufacturing environment to meet and exceed company goals and objectives
•ensure processes meet safety standards, quality standards, environmental, and OSHA regulations
•Create a continuous improvement environment to develop best in class production system
•Cooperation with Health & Safety and audit teams
•Recognizing and rectifying bottleneck situations
•Monitoring the work regulations and accident prevention regulations
•Instructing the teams in what the company's objectives are
•Providing instruction and guidance about required techniques and regulations
•Guaranteeing that production is on schedule and with the required quality
•Optimizing production, production quality and the cost situation by recognizing the potential for rationalization & by improving workplace design and safety
•Coordinating and tracking dates for preventative maintenance and repair with the corresponding organizational units
•Coordinate activities of all suppliers for energy and utility facilities management
•Coordinate activities with the facility management team to eliminate environmental problems due to equipment issues
•Meet KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements
•Monitor waste, quality, cost, and productivity, with improvement activities for assigned areas of facility
Job Requirements
5-7 years job related experience •Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic •Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written •Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software •Integration – joining people, processes or systems •Influencing and negotiation skills •Problem solving •Resource management
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Required:
•Operation of utilities and energy facilities
•Maintenance management
•Lean/visual systems
•Continuous improvement
Desired:
•Project management
•Implementation of engineering changes
•Environmental and waste management knowledge
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.): Travel – 10-50% initially, 5-10% after SOP(Start of Production). Work schedule – Will vary based on project progress and initiatives.
