Section Manager 2 - 2nd Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Manufacturing; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Manufacturing in Waco, Texas is seeking a Section Manager 2 who will oversee manufacturing processes and coordinate daily production schedules. The ideal candidate will ensure that production aligns with the company's mission, manage a team, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities involve hiring, developing, and evaluating employees, managing production schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. A minimum of five years in a related field is required, with strong leadership and communication skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of manufacturing operations management or related experience required.
• Knowledge in managing in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Ability to improve processes and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage various disciplines of manufacturing processes.
• Oversee assignment of work while verifying tooling requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct daily start up meetings and communicate operational status.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Business or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Section Manager 2 is responsible for managing various disciplines of manufacturing processes and coordinating daily production schedule and activities to create a safe and innovative environment for manufacturing operations (one to two product lines). In addition, the incumbent oversees assignment of work while verifying tooling requirements, costs, and quality standards are being met and linking communication between strategy and operations.

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS) and product/service to defined quality levels
• Plans, monitors, controls, and manages personnel to established production and quality control standards for specifications and delivery dates of products/services
• Monitors staffing needs to meet workflow and customer requirements to maintain the effective operations and cost factors
• Initiates and conducts process improvement communication with team members and management staff; daily start up meetings and communicates touch point to relay operational status, safety, and quality callouts and/or follow-up
• Coordinated production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of staffing, machines, and equipment
• Analyzes, evaluates, and identifies production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems based on specific performance criteria
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality – practice and teach processes to drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) identification and continuous improvement
• Coordinates RIW (Rapid Improvement Workshop) or Kaizen mini events to promote innovation and process improvements (safety, quality, efficiency)
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems; manage priorities to meet schedules and production requirements
• Implements various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, ISO certification, etc.
• Maintains and report out on KPI (Key Process Indicators) for area/product
• Consults with engineering staff relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products
• Directs, manages, and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles, processes, tools, manufacturing, operations, and asset acquisition with ability to teach and conceptualize
• Ability to improve processes and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities
• Knowledge in analyzing manufacturing operations for continual process improvements while establishing standards and quality controls to efficiently deliver product to the customer through the safest and most cost effective methods
• Knowledge in managing in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience and the ability to learn/use new computer programs and Microsoft Office product proficiency
• Ability to take an active role in self-development and evaluate, assess, and identify development needs for team to include cross training, skills matrix, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Consulting and influencing abilities
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing operations management or related experience required
• Associates Degree in Business or Management preferred or equivalent combination and education in Manufacturing Operations or related field
• A minimum of two years prior strategic planning and supervisory experience is strongly preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, training and development of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints/concerns and resolving problems, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

Travel

• 0%
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements

• Position involves extended periods in a stationary position and majority of time on production floor/environment
• Role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment

• This job is generally performed in a manufacturing/production environment, in environmentally controlled conditions
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.