Test Operations Supervisor #1037225
Description:

• Currently seeking a Testing Operations Supervisor, who is responsible to co-lead a 200+ member team of Salaried Bargaining Unit (SBU) workforces in the areas of Durability testing, Mileage Accumulation, Vehicle Dynamics, Emission Build, Special Test Ops, Brake testing, Stockroom, Safety Impact and Performance testing.
• The selected individual will have experience in Supervision and possess a broad knowledge of the automotive industry, namely vehicle testing, development and certification.
• This person must have unquestioned integrity. Additionally, the Supervisor will present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.

 
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Co-Lead a workforce of test drivers, stockkeepers and mechanics in a 24/7 3-shift operation.
• Maintain current safety protocols and develop new improvements for supervisors, drivers and mechanics.
• Ensure test vehicles are driven according to test schedule with proper conformance.
• Ensure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.
• Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders completed in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary down time.
• Lead on-going process improvements and best practices across the facilities in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained to perform all durability testing.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with drivers, mechanics, union officials, and management in other departments onsite.
• Able to work additional hours as required, including holidays and weekends when needed.

 
Requirements:

• Previous supervision/leadership experience
• Experience working in a union environment
• Familiarity with Proving Grounds testing and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Able to work additional hours as required; including holidays and weekends when needed

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in business, management, engineering or automotive
• Automotive vehicle repair knowledge
• Strong leadership skills, with focus on employee coaching and development
• Experience in data analysis to support decision making

 
Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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