Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining Alkegen's highest level of safety standards on site with all employees including identifying unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Directs the production workforce for a given process to meet required daily key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Safety, Quality, and Production Rate and Cost. Coordinates staffing of work cells and shifts. Canvasses for overtime. Works with Production Planner to run production on assets as directed based on material flow, inventory levels and customer orders. Conducts operations, material handler, and QA tasks as needed. Reports production, material usage, and manpower hours on a timely and accurate basis. Monitor for incorrect performance reporting. Take all required actions to correct and establish rules and procedures with management. Maintains product integrity by ensuring compliance with established manufacturing and/or quality specifications through continuous process control techniques. Promotes the teamwork approach among shift personnel and between functions to maximize employee involvement in decision making. Trains and develop production team members to perform job requirements safely and effectively Process and analyze the data; report on developments and findings. Propose corrective actions as necessary. Recommends improvements and/or modifications to equipment and processes to increase productivity, minimize downtime, increase efficiency, and quality of the product. Shares information at regular meetings discusses problems and opportunities. Liaison with maintenance to resolve equipment issues and breakdowns to prevent downtime. Assists other branches in product testing and development for process improvement implementation. Addresses and resolves first-line management problems and issues. Monitors personnel and equipment for unsafe actions and conditions. Must comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company rules and regulations on Health, Safety and Environmental issues. Conduct periodic coaching sessions with direct reports. Other Duties / Quantitative Dimensions: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice. Qualifications/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate degree or other post high school training, preferred. 2 years experience managing employees in a manufacturing environment. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and has the capacity to make sound business decisions. Proficient Computer Skills (MS Office Suite and Computer Databases). Effective Communication Skills Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills of listening, asking and responding. Ability to generate training documents and operator instructions. The individual must also be able to work a 12-hour, continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7-7 rotating days/nights) Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Be able to bend, stoop, lift, squat, walk, and stand for up to 12 hours at a time. Tools and equipment used: Fork truck, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, small hand tools, tape gun, stretch wrapper, power washer, etc. Pay Range: $70k - $80k annual If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.