• Responsible for promoting a safe culture and awareness within their area of responsibility. Support and enforce all plant safety policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Responsible for all initial training of new hires and continuous training of the safety and ISO quality management systems. 
• Directly supervise hourly Team Members to achieve expected safety, quality, and productivity levels. 
• Perform all leadership functions relating to coaching, training, mentoring, conflict resolution, and disciplining team members within multiple departments in the plant. 
• Actively participate in the selection process of hiring new talent into the organization and performing subsequent evaluations. 
• Incorporate, identify, and take action on process improvements through Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Audit production processes to ensure both safety and quality standards are achieved. 
• Foster and maintain good employee relations through all the appropriate methods of communication and positive employee relations practices. 
• Other duties as required. 

• Associate degree in Business Administration/Management, Engineering, or related field required. Equivalent years of experience, a minimum of 2 years in addition to work experience, is required instead of a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in management or engineering-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety policy/procedures preferred. Ability to read/write English.
• Knowledge of ceramic manufacturing and quality standards is preferred—3 years of previous manufacturing/production experience. 
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience within multiple departments in a manufacturing environment. 

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