- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
- Assigns duties, written and verbally, examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures as well as customer expectations
- Hires, trains, develops, mentors, counsels and terminates according to HR policies
- Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling
- Controls and minimizes labor overtime
- Evaluates current processes and finds ways to standardize procedures to improve efficiency
- Confers with other managers in the Manufacturing plant to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
- Ensures a safe work environment with a focus on “Safety First” with no lost-time worker’s comp incidents
- Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
- Reports daily production output along with a detail note of issues
- Assesses production levels and customer needs to improve efficiencies and meet goals
- Monitors all of the facility insuring employees are at work stations for startup, breaks and lunch timely
- Any additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 year of experience supervising a large staff, including responsibility for hiring, counseling, training, terminating and performance appraisals preferred
- 3 years manufacturing, logistics, distribution and material management experience required
- Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach
- Customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills
- Experience or knowledge of raw materials planning/production scheduling process
- Must have 5 S skills (keep work area safe and clean)
- Must work safely and identify all safety issues using the STOP, CALL, WAIT system until repairs are made
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondences
- Lean Manufacturing experience desired
- Must be able to interact well with others, work independently or in a team setting in a high volume environment
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), experience working in ERP systems/ Sage experience a plus
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task with self-initiative and the ability to work under pressure
- Forklift experience or certification preferred
- Self-driven, attention to detail, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on deliverables
- Must be able to work productively individually or with a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; active listening skills with all levels of employees
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Ability to work in temperature conditions between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit; may occasionally exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds.
