Description
Performs duties to supervise and coordinate the manufacturing activities of the plant which can include Assembly, Seal Pak, Diecut and/or Auto Liberty Departments to ensure the efficient, safe, and cost-effective utilization of human resources, equipment, and facilities to produce quality products in accordance with the agenda established by the business team.
Job Duties (Specific Tasks, Assignments, Or Functions Performed)
- Coordinate department operations. Ensure production demands are met, quality levels maintained, and a safe environment provided. Actively support the schedule development and offer feedback to the Planner group aimed at optimizing our performance.
- Coordinate the material needed for production by ordering stock from the warehouse, presenting product needs to internal suppliers and ordering sheet trailers (as it applies).
- Conduct safety meetings, perform safety audits, recommend safety improvements and hit defined safety targets.
- Facilitate employee relations. Coach and develop employees and provide an atmosphere which cultivates team and personal growth.
- Provide staffing requirements, hiring, disciplining, performance reviews and merit increases.
- Coordinate and monitor equipment performance.
- Facilitate and assist Continuous Improvement teams with the continuous improvement process as well as provide leadership and support of policies, procedures, and changes of methodology.
- Maintain tracking of key indicators to monitor department performance and to provide costing information.
- Maintain time, attendance, and personnel records.
Qualifications
- Two or more years in a similar or related position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Management or Business preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities including employee coaching, objective setting, and professional development.
- Demonstrate excellence in key areas of management such as quality management, relationship management, risk management, and staff direction.
- Independently make decisions, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
- Forecast and adapt to changes in workforce headcount and skill requirements.
- Demonstrate the capacity to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities while remaining calm and controlled.
- Retain objectivity and proper understanding of a problem or situation when placed under stressful conditions.
- Employ effective time management skills to meet and/or exceed expectations.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of Oracle a plus.
- Strong process improvement skills and ability to develop and implement processes.
- Exercise critical and strategic thinking and demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends.
Minimum Education
BS in Management
Minimum Experience
2 years of Manufacturing Leadership
