Position Summary: Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety of a production area. Scope/Supervision and Interaction: _X_ Has Direct Reports ___ Does Not Have Direct Reports - Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including employee corrective coachings.Will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.
Essential Functions: - Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in assigned area.Distribute workload appropriately.Motivate and empower subordinates.Develop subordinates including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
- Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities.Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Participate in cost-reduction programs.Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
- Lead and support a High Performance Team culture.
- Ensure quality standards are met with a focus on continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap.Contain sources of quality issues.Communicate with customers and maintain effective relationships.Coordinate corrective actions.
- Perform capacity analysis using build plans.Determine staffing requirements for the production area.Ensure departmental productivity targets are met.Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
- Develop and deploy standard work and work instructions.Ensure process stability through standardized work.
- Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures.Conduct safety investigations and audits.
- Complete HEAT forms and 8D reports to address scrap issues.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience: - Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 2-3 years supervisory experience or equivalent education and experience required.
Must demonstrate leadership abilities. - Proficient in computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with team members across various organizational levels.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. |