Purpose
PURPOSE: Supervises, coaches, and trains Lead Operators to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications and to complete customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
* LMA - Leads, Manages and holds Accountable all direct reports
o Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
o Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded via the labor performance report
o Coaches and counsels employees that are not meeting expected goals
o Provides training on equipment
o Provides hands‑on trouble shooting assistance
o Ensures the Master production schedule is being followed
o Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
o Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
* Meets or exceeds production KPI's
o Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, 5S
* Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs related to manpower and material yields
* Monitors production team (direct & indirect reports) time & attendance and addresses issues; requests approval for OT as needed; approves time records including paid time off requests
* Monitors plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner that meets quality standards, on‑time shipment goals and customer requirements
* Monitors time sensitive customers and ensures production completes on time
* Updates daily reports and tracks trends
* Oversees Production Performance Board process for all function areas
* Ensures timely review of all RMAs by the production team including appropriate root cause analysis completion and corrective action implementation with look across
* Ensures 5S initiatives are maintained throughout the production areas
* Participates in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule and open fast response issues
* Escalates all material and manpower issues to effected parties and Plant Manager
* Monitors department bins to ensure good material handling practices
* Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience as a manager in a production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
* Proven leadership and delegation skills
* 5S, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi‑task
* Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Benefits
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
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