Professional IT Systems at Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Hayward, California

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Primary IT support resources for PC/Server, ERP, and shop-floor systems; analyse system issues and provide solutions; escalates system issues to Regional IT Manager or to Global/Regional IT teams.  

Responsible for the daily operation of computer systems including system administration, security, process adherence and documentation equipment installation and system backup; installation and maintenance of equipment, application and o/s upgrades, patches, and new releases.

Develop the Plant IT Operating Plan; provide input into the Plant Profit Plan regarding IT expense and capital requirements.  

Achieve Plant and designated Regional IT operating goals and key performance metrics.

Consult with Regional IT leadership teams to review project plans and to obtain project approval and funding.

Provide key plant IT contact for internal and external YFAI customers.  

Ensure company IT activities are communicated in a timely fashion to the plant leaders and both local and regional IT staff.

Serve as the key Plant IT representative on new program teams: responsible for the creation of IT Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and subsequent approval for funding.

Review all plant IT related CARs and expenses.

Act as project manager for IT initiatives within the facility.  

Responsible for ensuring adherence to strategic YFAI IT initiatives, standard technologies, policies, security, and Business Operating System (BOS) processes through the plant. 

Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries through the use of, but not limited to, 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices; safety auditing, tracking of audit closure, participating in incident reviews along with writing or assisting in the 8D process and aiding in corrective action closure; communication of safety information as necessary and participation in safety meetings and activities is also required.

Consult with plant leadership team regarding IT related education and training requirements for Plant Personnel.

Leverage IT economies of scale across the plant, delivers IT best practices, and aggressively drives out cost.