SUMMARY Under the direction of the Plant Manager, supervise department performance based on the strategic direction of the business. Set goals and metrics. Plan, develop and deploy resources to meet customer demand/business plan. Ensure employees are properly trained, adhere to company policy and comply with the overall direction of the business.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Meet customer expectations including, but not limited to: Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery. · Support strategic direction and plan established by management team. · Support and enforce management directives, both stated and implied. · Oversee and ensure employees are capable of producing a quality product that meets product specifications. · Flex labor resources to the work in the plant. · Maintain department productivity levels and manage the total cost of labor as a percent of sales. · Ensure department budget is met. · Develop labor modeling, budget modeling and capacity planning tools based on forecasting and balancing demand through departments. · Provide employee coaching and development. Create succession planning opportunities. · Make employment decisions. · Resolve employee issues through problem resolution. · Ensure employees are following safe work practices. · Other related duties and projects as requested.
* Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE · Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or a manufacturing related field plus 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent of 7-10 years manufacturing experience. · Supervisory experience preferred. · Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements.
COMPETENCIES
· Initiative - Must be self motivated and work independently with minimal direction from management. · Motivation: Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a SMART goal and action plan. Proven ability to develop a self directed, continuous improvement, leadership development plan. · Problem Solving - Excellent problem analysis and immediate resolution capability · Innovation - Highly driven towards continuous improvement, change management, and open to new and creative solutions. · Communication - Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. · Teamwork -Excel at team development with staff and peers. · Organizing - Must be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands/ fingers to push, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.