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Yuasa Battery, Inc., the leading manufacturer and distributor of power sports batteries located in Laureldale, Pennsylvania is searching for an experienced Product Engineering Manager. This is a professional position responsible for the growth by developing new and improved products, processes, and components.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Plans and directs battery design development projects.
• Manages component and part evaluation and analysis.
• Manages vendor and technical development and assistance.
• Manages product testing and subsequent reports.
• Other reporting and duties as assigned.
• Supervises the Product Engineering department.
• Sets priorities for the Product Engineering team.
• Set goals and objectives for staff members.
• Provide timely performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with HR on development plans for Product Engineering.

Qualifications

 

• Deep understanding of lead-acid battery chemistry, focus on AGM batteries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow and be interested in growth opportunities within the department.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Accountability for performance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Written and oral communication proficiency.
• Must follow the environmental program and all safety rules.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• 8+ years’ experience in Lead Acid batteries

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Yuasa Battery, Inc., the leading manufacturer and distributor of power sports batteries located in Laureldale, Pennsylvania is searching for an experienced OEM Account Representative.

This position is responsible for coordinating the internal resources to successfully satisfy customer requests and inquiries of our key domestic and OE and OES accounts.

The ideal candidate will be results driven and have strong customer client focus and account management skills.  Qualified applicants should be detail oriented, possess superior communication and organizational skills and have a strong sense of urgency.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Manage sales inquiries, price quotations, pricing negotiations, contract reviews/negotiations and other sales activities related to OE/OES accounts.
• Manage allocations and sales volumes for the OE customers as per the approved sales agreements with each customer.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key OE/OES accounts.
• Responsible for forecasting and planning of accounts.
• Assist and coordination of VA/VE activities and initiatives.
• Conduct regular customer visits, prepare customer presentations.
• Assist Customer Service and Accounts Payable to resolve outstanding customer issues.
• Interact and coordinate with engineering.
• Other reporting and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow.
• Accountability for performance.
• Written and oral communication proficiency.
• Must follow the environmental program and all safety rules.

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This is a professional position responsible for contributing to the profitability of Yuasa by providing accurate, timely and actionable financials as it relates to the production and costs of manufacturing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Inventory

• Assist the Director of Finance with the annual physical and daily cycle count process.
• Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues.
• Prepare and update the standard costs.
• Audit and control the Bills of Materials, routings, and overhead applications used in production.
• Validate and analyze the cost of goods sold monthly.
• Maintain an adequate reserve for obsolescence and dispose of obsolete inventory within the Delegation of Authority.

Accounting, Analysis, and Other Duties

• Prepare month-end journal entries as they relate to the manufacturing and distribution.
• Prepare, journal, and analyze the valuation of commodities (lead) and maintain required reserves.
• Provide reports on material usage, labor productivity and efficiency, and overhead use to assist manufacturing and distribution with improvements and cost containment.
• Provide analysis on breakeven points by products, work centers, etc. as needed.
• Provide reports and analysis on variances in spending, efficiencies, and productivity.
• Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending and efficiency variances.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budget processes by providing necessary information as it relates to manufacturing, inventory, and warehousing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow and be interested in growth opportunities within the department.
• Must be able to present ideas and reports in a professional manner; be an integral part of the manufacturing and distribution information flow.
• Must be organized, self-starting, and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel. Must be able to manage large data sets and work in complex workbooks.
• Accountability for performance.
• Written and oral communication proficiency.

Education and Experience:

• College degree or equivalent experience.
•  5+ years related experience required.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

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Yuasa Battery, Inc. is searching for results-oriented Process Engineer to join our engineering team. The process engineer will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes by analyzing equipment and manufacturing methods.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluate and develop manufacturing process improvements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning workflow.
• Assure product and process quality.
• Provide manufacturing decision making information and process reports as required.
• Assist with product testing and reporting.
• Flexible work schedule to support the needs of manufacturing process.
• Daily analysis of data reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Minor project management skills used to drive quality/productivity improvements reducing manufacturing scrap.
• Other reporting and duties as assigned.

 Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related experience.
• 3+ years’ experience.
• Experience with manufacturing methods and procedures and manufacturing quality.
• Strong technical skills: basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, safety controls, machine integrations to drive process flow improvement.
• Experience with AutoCAD suite.
• Problem solving skills for fast paced production environment.
• Ability to present technical information.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow.
• Accountability for performance.
• Written and oral communication proficiency.

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Yuasa Battery Inc., headquartered in Laureldale, PA, is currently searching for a qualified, high-energy experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to work in our Laureldale facility on 2nd shift or 3rd shift (1:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. to 5:45 a.m.)

Qualified candidates will be expected to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all facility equipment to meet or exceed company established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) expectations and customer quality expectations. If you do not meet the requirements below, please do not apply.

Qualified Candidates must possess the following:

• PLC experience to aid in machine diagnosing
• Strong knowledge of trouble shooting techniques to determine exact problems and how to address them
• Experience with control systems
• Advance understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Welding (Mig preferred)
• Basic understanding of drawings and how to use them to aid in repair and installation
• Experience with shop equipment such as (lathes, mills, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.)
• Experience with equipment installation and support
• Perform scheduled pre-maintenance tasks and rebuild to maintain working equipment
• Must comply with all company safety regulations (lockout/tagout, high-lift, scrissor-lift)
• Must be punctual and consistently at work and able to work week and weekend overtime with little notice
• Must be dedicated to a team work atmosphere and effectively communicate system problems to co-workers and management
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must be capable of lifting 50#
• Experience with robotics is a plus.
• Must have a high school diploma and be 18 years of age or older

Job Type:

• Full-time

  Schedule:

• 8 hour shift:

Experience:

• production/manufacturing maintenance: 3 years (Required)
• Experience with PLC programming and trouble shooting

Education:

• Associate (Required):

Pay rate will depend on skill level and experience. Yuasa offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), health, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.       Apply

Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been manufacturing and distributing powersports batteries in the US since 1979. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries for motorcycles, ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), UTV’s (side-by-side), snowmobiles, personal watercraft, scooter and automotive.

Over several decades, Yuasa has been recognized as the top premier powersports battery brand in the US and globally. We have been the leading supplier of OEM powersport manufacturers delivering reliability and peace of mind under any circumstances.

Benefits:

•  401(k)
•  401(k) matching
•  Dental insurance
•  Employee assistance program
•  Flexible spending account
•  Health insurance
•  Health savings account
•  Life insurance
•  Paid time off
•  Professional development assistance
•  Tuition reimbursement
•  Vision insurance

If you would like to join the Yuasa Battery team, please fill out an application. Apply