Responsibilities :

• Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives to all employees for Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance.
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals / objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Works with operations team to ensure vacancies are covered for any planned / unplanned.
• Establishes and monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards.
• Updates communication boards to keep production floor team members informed about safety, quality and efficiency metrics.

Leads employee start-up meetings

Works with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses.

Implements cost-effective systems around this as necessary.

• Promotes shop floor organization, plant house-keeping with employees lean utilizing techniques such as 5S with shift personnel.
• Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues; Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• May conduct tool store inventory reviews to ensure proper tools and / or parts are available for use in the event they are needed.
• Prepares and reviews employees' worked hours for submission to payroll.

Requirements :

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
• A bachelor degree in engineering or operations management preferred
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Previous Labor Relations experience
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement
• Self-directed team player
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Competencies :

• Excellent Communication
• Strong Business Acumen
• Results Orientation
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Influencing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Orientation

Last updated : 2024-05-23