Shift Manager

Description

· The Shift Manager is responsible for the on-time execution of the production schedule by the shop floor, as well as reporting performance and operational issues into the daily Tier meetings.

• Perform a daily review of the past 24 hours at the beginning of their day.
• Ensure that daily performance KPI’s are updated. Production Meeting updates and performance KPI’s are critical for reporting the shift’s performance daily.
• Lead the daily Production meeting for Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance representation.
• Partner   with the maintenance department to coordinate planned maintenance activities. The Shift Manager will ensure the equipment is prepared prior to maintenance intervention as defined in the daily production meeting.
• Create the daily plan based on the output of the daily review, integration, and daily schedule meetings. This allows the Shift Manager and Production Manager to manage the key daily activities that need to be completed.
• Support  problem solving activities related to safety, quality, and performance on the shop floor.
• When  required, escalate problems to the Production Manager
• Ensure that teams are completing routine assessments on team effectiveness. The Shift Manager will act as a coach for the respective production employees in their area.
• Responsible for administering disciplinary action.
• Accountable for safety, quality, and productivity KPI’s in their area. The Shift Manager and Maintenance leadership will partner to share joint accountability for improving and sustaining autonomous and preventative maintenance by the operators.
• Provide support for all continuous improvement efforts which include implementation of new standards, procedures, and improvements.
• Internally interact with General Labor, Operators, and Support Personnel (i.e., Operations, Production Control, RD&E, Training, Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, Quality, etc.)
• Has full managerial responsibility for the assigned shift. Assigns work to Lead Operator, operators, and General labor, provides coaching and      training, sets goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR (including recruitment, promotions, and terminations).
• Follow all Terre Haute site safety rules. 

Quality:

• Inspects raw material for contamination and ensures quality before feeding into co-extruder.
• Ensure quality and productivity standards are met.
• Maintain work area to OLA/5S standards.
• Focus on continuous improvement and problem solving.

Safety:

• Follow all Terre Haute Site Safety rules.
• Execute log out tag out procedures as necessary.
• Maintain work area to 5S (OLA) standards.
• Complete all assigned safety training – initial and ongoing.
• Wear proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, and any other designated PPE for individual tasks indicated in work instructions.

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with a focus on quality.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills.

· Effective communication and teamwork.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   along with professional presentation skills
• Must be flexible, innovative and comfortable in setting own priorities

Technical Competencies:

• Green Belt Certification preferred
• Business acumen and facilitation skills
• Good understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with high volume operations
• Strong organization and planning skills

· Change Agent Experience

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.  

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.