14100 - Dept Manager I - 56050160

American & Efird LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American & Efird LLC in Greenville, SC is looking for a Department Manager responsible for directing all manufacturing activities on shift. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, and production efficiency while facilitating strong communication within teams. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience, and an associate or bachelor's degree is required. The position offers a full-time, on-site opportunity in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of team members.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily tasks of operators and service technicians to meet production goals.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are maintained.
• Communicate with team about safety and production objectives.
• Maintain presence on the manufacturing floor for employee engagement.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership

Good written and verbal skills

Team player with innovative approach

Education

Associates or better

Bachelors or better

Job description

Locations

Greenville, SC
40 Emery St
Greenville, SC 29605, USA

Job Details

• On-site
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 14100001718

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.

Primary Job 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.

Education

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better.

Experience

2-5 years of experience required.

• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

None required.

EEO and Discrimination Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.