Lead and manage resources, tools, training, and direction for production employees to be safe, effective and efficient. Balance resource constraints to ensure products meet quality standards, are on time, and within budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of product by leading personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the lowest possible cost
Be a champion of safety by supporting plant safety training, driving safety processes and leading safety communication
Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results
Actively coach and implement lean processes and tools
Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to prevent and/or resolve issues early
Ensure standardized work and process discipline are followed
Suggest changes to equipment, tools, and methods
Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, ethics and authenticity
Build strong effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization win
Foster cross functional team approach at all levels.
Remove barriers to progress and development
Qualifications:
Previous direct supervisory or similar leadership experience
Experience in a high-mix, high-customized, low-volume manufacturing environment
Experience with ISO-90001 requirements and processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving skills
ERP Computer experience, SAP preferrred
MS Office Word and Excel software experience
Education/Experience:
HS Diploma or equivalent experience. Associates Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Technology or higher preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Lean Sigma
Language Skills:
Ability to read and understand English instructions