Essential Duties and Responsibilities?Supervises all production, warehouse, and technical employees either directly or indirectly.?Monitors and reports daily production rates during daily/weekly meetings.?Performs Root Cause Analysis to address production issues.?Works with the Procurement Coordinator to maintains correct inventory stock levels based on safety stock levels, current orders, and future forecasts. ?Works with the Production Supervisor and Team Leaders to schedule and plan production lines daily/weekly. Communicates the plan to the team and executes.?Understanding of Bills of Materials, routings, cycle times to establish production jobs within our ERP system.?Uses Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve production methods, equipment performance, process improvements, and quality of products.?Maintains conformance with work rules and regulations. Issue warnings for violations and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary.?Works with all shifts team leaders, managers, and supervisors to create a harmonious environment to achieve departmental and company goals.?Maintains a safe work environment for all employees while reducing injury rates.?Ensures all employees have equal opportunities for employment and advancement.?Works with Quality Department to ensure product quality to verify conformance to specifications and direct setup.?Collaborates with supply chain function to assure production goals are met.?Works with Corporate HR to interpret and enforces company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.?Establishes and adjusts employee work schedules to meet production schedules.?Analyzes and resolves work problems, and/or assists workers in solving work problems.?Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.?Leads Lean Manufacturing projects such as Kaizen and 5S Initiatives.?The individual must be able to work individually on assignments or as part of a diverse team to obtain desired results.?The individual needs to show a demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and encourage a safe working environment with strong morale and teambuilding?Other duties deemed necessary by management
4-7 years
Prior manufacturing experience expreinceManaging and leading of teamsStrong multilayer management experienceHands on presence
Minimum of 7 years in direct, hands-on Manufacturing Leadership positions with responsibility for Operations including production, scheduling, warehouse, maintenance, and inventory.?Leadership: Must have demonstrated leadership skills in previous roles and be able to demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral.?Planning: Strong ?hands on? experience in production planning and scheduling is required both manually and within the MRP system. This person directly schedules production.?Warehouse/Shipping/Receiving ? Preferably managed warehouse operations either directly or indirectly. Import/export knowledge is needed to some extent.?Technical Knowledge: Understanding of blending chemicals and/or powders, powder/packet machines, liquid bottle filling would be a strong plus, although other industries will be considered. Basic technical knowledge of machinery, machine set ups, and preventative maintenance systems is required.?Computer skills: Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and strong ERP/MRP experience (JD Edwards/Oracle would be a strong plus). Other Microsoft applications, such as Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint will be used on a regular basis as well.?Lean manufacturing: The company uses the Kaizen tool, so an incoming knowledge of Kaizen event planning/implementation would be a plus. Six Sigma certification is preferred, but not required.?Collaboration/Leverage: Must be able to work with other units to leverage BDP and initiatives for Continuous Improvement. May involve occasional travel.
Bachelors
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