ABOUT THE POSITION:

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Do you have a passion for creating a safe and productive workplace while helping your team grow and develop? If so, we want you to join our team as a Production Manager (internally called Assembly Team Leader) on 2^nd shift (Monday - Friday, 3:15pm - 11:15pm).

As our Assembly Team Leader, you will have three key priorities: daily execution, coaching and engagement, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with your team to ensure that our daily operations are meeting customer expectations and achieving our SQDC goals. You will also coach and develop your Group Leaders and Associates to help them reach their full potential and drive improvements throughout the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You have 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Floor Support, with at least 2 years in a Leadership role. In addition, a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mfg./Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management is preferred. Your passion for professional growth is evident in your continuous learning, including participation in Problem Solving and/or Leadership training. Your self-sufficient nature allows you to make quick decisions, particularly in matters concerning quality and safety. Troubleshooting problems and making sound decisions comes naturally to you, and you know how to escalate issues effectively. You possess excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with diverse groups of people, as well as mentoring, coaching, and teaching others. You're excited about the opportunity to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You will PERFORM by:

• Creating a safe and secure working environment by training & enforcing safety policies
• Delivering to customer expectations by enforcing and calibrating the team on quality standards
• Organizing and planning daily/weekly Zone staffing/execution to meet customer demand and achieve SQDC goals
• Checking GL LSW to drive Zone actions, contain problems timely & resolve effectively, or ensure proper escalation
• Communicating with counterpart to identify potential problems and key actions
• Escalating barriers and problems of man, method, materials, and machine system issues

You will EXPLORE by:

• Observing Group Leaders and ensuring accountability to standards through regular performance feedback
• Identifying and facilitating development opportunities for Group Leaders and Associates utilizing the skills matrix
• Recognizing and celebrating behaviors and results that support our culture or brand
• Listening to your teams to serve their needs

You will INNOVATE by:

• Using observation (LSW) and data, assist Group Leaders to identify waste and facilitate improvements
• Using observation (LSW) and Zone data, identify and facilitate systemic Zone improvements
• Demonstrating PDCA thinking through the facilitation of "just do it" actions; 4-steps and kaizen events
• Working at the right level to drive improvement between Zones
• Identifying & implementing strategic opportunities to improve daily execution, development and the CI system
• Creating an environment where the team members are engaged and developing to their fullest potential

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment
• And many more!