Matalco

Operations - Assistant Production Manager

Franklin, KY

Full-time

About This Job

Assistant Production Manager

Matalco Kentucky is hiring for a key role at our aluminum remelt manufacturing plant in Franklin, Ky. The Assistant Production Manager leads our manufacturing processes to ensure that safety, quality, and production goals are accomplished. He/She directs and facilitates all manufacturing operations to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery of products to our customers. This is a hands-on, boots on the floor position with our team members and with our processes.

Key Responsibilities:

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Coach and lead our people initiatives, developing your team of production operators, team leads, and supervisors.

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Facilitate changeovers and process monitoring and control; lead production teams to maintain production consistency in manufacturing quality products for our customers.

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Analyze key metrics for trends and identify process improvement opportunities.

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Partner with our materials team on least cost charging initiatives.

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Assist the Production Manager with daily reporting and project management.

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Respond to and resolve deviations, discrepancies, or non-conforming material to make appropriate corrections or adjustments to processes.

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Lead by example, apply, and provide accountability for all safety programs, including participation in safety practices, LOTO programs, and wearing of PPE. Lead company strategic initiatives connected with safety.

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Drive accountability of performance and adherence to processes. Foster an environment that promotes, recognizes, and rewards goal achievement and exemplary effort.

Qualifications:

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Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.

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Five years progressive leadership experience, coaching others to success.

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Ability to work independently with tight schedules and high standards of excellence.

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Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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Excellent understanding of cast house manufacturing processes.

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Strong understanding and application of 5S and safety.

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Meticulous attention to detail with ability to research and problem solve.

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MS Office proficiency.

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Ability to present and communicate with all levels of employees.

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Effective interpersonal communication skills.

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Flexibility in working hours to be available when needed.

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OSHA knowledge an advantage.

Physical Requirements:

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High frequency of visually monitoring production processes, quality defects, HMI and PLC panels, and scrap conditions.

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Frequent data entry of production data.

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Low frequency of confined space entry.

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Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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Regular frequency use of forklift/mobile equipment.

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Low frequency of lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and reaching into tight working areas.

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Frequent visual and audio monitoring of processes.

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Low frequency climbing over four feet.

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Low frequency of overhead crane operation.

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High frequency of data entry of production information.

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Low frequency of travel to other plants or customer sites.

Working Conditions

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Frequent exposure to molten metal at temperatures reaching 1300 degrees F.

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Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.

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Frequent exposure to overhead loads.

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Frequent exposure to possible pinch points.

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Frequent exposure to loud noise and dust.

A full compensation and benefits package awaits our selected candidate, including monthly bonus linked to safety, production, and cost KPIs.