14100 - Dept Manager I - 56050160

Safety Components; Dunean (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Components in Dunean, South Carolina is seeking a Department Manager who will lead manufacturing activities focusing on safety, quality, and employee relations. The role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment while achieving production goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in a leadership role, along with excellent communication skills and a background in continuous improvement methodologies. This position is full-time, on-site and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily tasks of operators and technicians.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in work practices.
• Communicate daily with the assigned team regarding objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Description

Department Managers are an integral part of the Safety Component's management team. They are responsible for directing all manufacturing activities of the shift to include safety, quality, production, efficiency and employee relations in a manner that meets the operation's production goal and customer commitments. Facilitating strong communication and good teamwork are key elements of the position, as well as ensuring that all policies & procedures are applied consistently and achieve plant standards in the areas of safety, production, quality, waste and cost.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily tasks of each operator, service and technician within the department in accordance with scheduled production goals.
• Ensure standard work practices to ensure the highest level of safety, quality and efficiencies are achieved.
• Work closely with all employees to ensure understanding and ongoing training.
• Responsible for new employees and monitoring and reinforcing training program and OJT progress.
• Communicate daily with your assigned team regarding safety, production goals, quality issues and overall plant objectives.
• Facilitate positive employee relations to support good two-way communications, employee engagement, recognition and an overall positive environment.
• Work as part of the Burlington management team to solve problems and offer solutions to meet plant objectives.
• Maintain a presence on the manufacturing floor and ensure daily interactions with employees.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors (required); Associates (required)

Experience

• 2 - 5 years: Qualifications:
• Demonstrated leadership and track record of developing and managing highly effective teams.
• Ability to work across all levels of team members from hourly to senior management.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Team player with an innovative approach and desire to continuously improve operations; prior experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement operations a plus.
• (required)

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