Job Description

Position encompasses the staffing, supervision, direction, training and evaluation of an assigned production team. Directs and controls multiple production operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safely insures all phases of manufacturing are being performed efficiently and effectively. Identifies and solves any issues or problems with equipment or personnel. Recommends and drives formula improvements, equipment and engineering revisions. Maintains open lines of communication with Supply Chain Planning, Quality/Lab, Maintenance and Warehouse support groups to ensure production schedules are met. Coordinates publishing of process condition set up sheets; updating these conditions and maintaining the process conditions database. Produces all shop floor paperwork as required for process order production. Coordinates and administers all aspects of training for new hires as well as long term associates. Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures. Ensures consistent and maximum throughout while maintaining acceptable quality control. Ensures efficient use of staffing by effective planning of vacation schedules and arranging the required coverage when necessary. Hands-on experience with twin-screw extruders, particularly with gravimetric feeders, along with a solid understanding of screw profile design and functionality. Proficiency in SAP operations, especially in areas related to production planning and inventory management. Basic computer operating skills : Word, PowerPoint, Excel Working knowledge of 6S, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and lean manufacturing tools. Proven experience in leading or actively contributing to Kaizen initiatives or other JD improvement projects, which would be highly valuable for the position. Ensures that product loss and scrap production are kept to a minimum. Administers performance appraisals of production associates. Establishes, communicates and provides timely feedback to assigned workforce on objectives, goals and expectations. Ensures complete and accurate information is entered into SAP in a timely manner. Ensures production supply inventories are maintained and notifies the appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked. Reviews and corrects information in E-Time for time-keeping of production associates' hours. Ensures that attendance issues are reported and handled in accordance with the attendance policy. Coordinates with other Production Supervisors to provide seamless shift turnover and appropriate staffing. Ensures plant production area housekeeping is maintained in "Tour Ready" conditions at all times in accordance with housekeeping guidelines. Other projects/duties as assigned.

Physical/Environ. Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities may be required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud.

Scope

Manufacturing Plant.

Other

Typically reports to Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager or equivalent.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent exp Completed Certified Lean Six Sigma OR KAIZEN Leader Certified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System

Experience

Cross Functional - Leadership Experience 10+ Years Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports 10+ Years Cross Functional - Manufacturing Industry 10+ Years Manufacturing - Safety Procedures 10+ Years Manufacturing - Manufacturing Operations 10+ Years Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques 10+ Years

Skills and Certifications

Personal Skills - Stress Management Intermediate Personal Skills - Statistical Skills Intermediate Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension Intermediate Personal Skills - Self Motivated Intermediate Software Skills - Microsoft Office Intermediate Personal Skills - Analytical Skills Intermediate Personal Skills - Time/Priority Management Intermediate Software Skills - Microsoft Outlook Intermediate Software Skills - Microsoft Word Intermediate Software Skills - Microsoft Excel Intermediate Software Skills - SAP Intermediate Personal Skills - Work on a Team Intermediate Personal Skills - Organizational Skills Intermediate * Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills Intermediate