Production Area Manager

Kids for the Future; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyosung USA in Decatur, AL, is seeking a seasoned production supervisor to direct manufacturing distribution and maintenance in a key operation. You will lead a team, enforce safety and quality goals, and work in a union environment. The role requires 5 years of supervisor/manager experience in textile/manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills.

Applicants should be adept at coordinating activities, maintaining efficiency, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; college education preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• 5 years of supervisory/managerial manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, assign and coordinate work activities for the team in a specific work area.
• Enforce all company guidelines and policies.
• Address associate performance issues as needed.
• Maintain safe and clean department.
• Meet weekly, monthly and annual goals for safety, quality and productivity.
• Listen to and develop associates when required.
• Resolve employee issues including union discussions when needed.
• Handle First Step Grievances and resolve issues without formal grievance.
• Ensure operators are trained in correct methods of the job.
• Communicate with customers to ensure product quality and delivery.

Skills

Fabric Technology

Team building

Conflict resolution

Adapt to change

Education

High school graduate

College education preferred

Microsoft Office knowledge

Interpersonal communication skills

Job description

• Location 500 19th St,Decatur, AL, 35601,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Hyosung USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyosung Corporation, manufactures tire cord fabric which is sold to tire manufactures globally. Hyosung USAalso manufactures fabric for mechanical rubber goods and other various product lines. Hyosung USA also manufactures Automotive Floor Carpet, the material that covers the entire floor surface of the car's interior.

The Decatur, Alabama plant is one of many manufacturing facilities owned by the Hyosung Corporation.

Position Summary

Directs production distribution and maintenance operations to maximize production quality, safety and cost reduction within a designated area of the business center

General Qualifications

Education/Knowledge:

• High school graduate
• College education preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Interpersonal communication skills

Experience (required and preferred):

• 5 years experience in manufacturing production at supervisor/manager level
• Textile Plant experience in quality, safety, manufacturing or technology
• Problem solver by analyzing data and systems implementation
• Worked in union environment

Skills (required and preferred):

• Fabric Technology
• Get tasks accomplished through team building
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Vision, hearing, and speech are required. Manual dexterity is necessary. Ability to climb stairs as needed. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. May be required to work in hot/cold environments.

Essential Functions

• Direct, assign and coordinate work activities for the team in a specific work area
• Enforce all company guidelines and policies
• Address associate performance issues as needed
• Maintain safe and clean department
• Meet weekly, monthly and annual goals of the department for safety, quality, waste, productivity etc.
• Listen to and develop associates when required
• Resolve employee issues as needed which includes meeting with union officials without going through the grievance procedures
• Answer First Step Grievance when necessary. Resolve issues without having to go through Grievance procedure.
• Ensure all operators are properly trained in the correct methods of the job
• May be required to communicate with customers to ensure product quality and delivery

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly inventories
• Attend all required training to enhance personal skills
• Performs other duties as required

An acknowledgement that will be signed by the manager and the employee will be added to each description.