Role Summary/Purpose

In this role, you will lead the production associates for a $60mm/year, 350,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility. Heading up a team of hourly employees, you will develop and implement processes/procedures that drive improvement in critical Supply Chain objectives of EHS, On Time Delivery, Productivity and Quality. This role will also accelerate and support cultural change efforts that will develop/improve team performance.

Essential Responsibilities

- Motivate team(s) to achieve goals in asset utilization, process and manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality, delivery, and cost reduction

- Learn and employ Lean Manufacturing concepts in area of responsibility

- Partner with procurement and planning in forward looking material reviews that anticipate and resolve material shortages

- Responsible to effectively communicate and enforce company goals, policies, and procedures

- Technical support & production troubleshooting and coordination of manufacturing releases

- Drive and influence change and build a high performing team

- Ability to learn and master software tools

- Administer and approve time and attendance for all employees in assigned work area

- Lead development and deliverer of synergy projects between both shifts

- Determine manpower needs to meet facility measurement and budget goals, i.e. Scrap

- Assist workers with questions they may have regarding machine or material

- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist team members in resolving work problems

- Read and understand customer specs and work instructions

- Practice safe work habits to ensure an injury free environment

- Train personnel in the proper methods and procedures

- Ensure, identify and sustain all training records to the correct and accurately maintained

- Lead and instruct on best manufacturing practices

Desired Characteristics

- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

- Knowledge of systems operations, data entry, processing and output

- Strong analytical and reporting skills

- Strong planning / program management skills with forecasting capabilities

- Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects

- Ability to build and lead a team through change

- Ability to plan, communicate and execute effectively

- Ability to work with all levels of the organization, displaying strong interpersonal and leadership skills

- Ability to identify and implement process improvements and best practices

- Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills

- Exposure to and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

- Knowledge of fabrication and forming processes

- Press and Die experience a plus

Qualifications / Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required