Job Description

Job Duties

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s), or profit center(s) and teams to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.
• Typically supervises 50+ hourly employees.
• Schedule, track, and monitor production and costs to ensure theunit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.
• Maintain an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
• Provide feedback up and down the organization.
• Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety-related problems, and lead investigations into safety-related issues.
• Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications

• Interest in the Continuous Operating Production (COP) rotating model; employees are scheduled to work 7 out of every 14 days

• BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering, or Business.

• 5 years of manufacturing experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Bi-lingual, a plus

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.

• Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Extrusion Machine
• ERP Software
• Thermoforming Machine

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