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Description

Key Responsibilities

Safety

+ Direct and ensure safety guidelines and procedures are followed, guaranteeing safety for all employees

+ Collaborate with the safety coordinator and plant manager to address safety issues, conduct routine employee training, and resolve equipment safety concerns

+ Conduct daily Safety walks when the plant manager is not available

Productivity

+ Oversee overall productivity and efficiencies of the plant floor, aligning resources and projects with company goals and metrics

+ Manage and direct appropriate labor and staffing to achieve production goals, ensuring proper alignment across work centers and shifts

+ Implement shop floor organization using developed scheduling tools to support material flow

+ Conduct daily "Gemba walks" with the plant manager to address any concerns

On-Time Delivery

+ Work closely with Plant Manager, Production Control, and Scheduling team to meet commitments and due dates

+ Align staffing, resources, and equipment to meet the company's 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) goal

+ Monitor daily shipping goals and support efforts to meet these targets

+ Execute the schedule and reduce obstacles to meeting scheduled commitments

Quality

+ Monitor overall quality performance on the shop floor, providing direction to reduce internal and external quality rejects

+ Manage projects related to reducing internal rejects and reworks, aligning resources with company quality goals

+ Conduct root cause analysis and develop action items supporting quality improvement

+ Take overall responsibility for product quality on the shop floor

Staffing

+ Enforce all policies and procedures, acting within the guidelines of the labor agreement

+ Work closely with the union to address complaints and grievances

+ Provide leadership, direction, and training to accomplish company goals and objectives

+ Support the Plant Manager in managing overtime and staffing needs

Required Qualifications

+ Management experience

+ Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, project management, and lean methodologies

+ Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 basics

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and knowledge of an Operating System (preferably Epicor) for shop floor data collection

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a related field

+ Five or more years of plant supervision/general management experience in a manufacturing environment

Professional Attributes

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence actions and opinions of others

+ Excellent people management skills, including setting expectations, delegating work, and developing staff

+ Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities

+ Project management expertise and change management skills

+ Innovative thinking and creativity in approaching challenges

+ Analytical skills to synthesize complex information and design efficient workflows

+ High level of motivation and ability to set and achieve challenging goals

+ Strong planning and organizational skills

+ Professionalism under pressure and ability to handle diverse situations

+ Commitment to meeting productivity standards and working efficiently

+ Consistent attendance and punctuality

+ Initiative to take independent actions and calculated risks

+ Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

+ Commitment to promoting a diverse and harassment-free environment

Physical Requirements

+ Frequently stand, walk, and sit

+ Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

+ Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

+ Ability to communicate verbally and perceive sounds

Work Environment

+ Work is generally performed in both office and manufacturing environments

+ Moderate noise levels

+ Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions

+ Use of standard office equipment including computers, printers, and communication devices

Benefits

+ Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 80% of costs covered by the company

+ Security: Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, and additional employee life insurance options

+ Supplemental Coverage: Critical illness and accident insurance

+ Growth Opportunities: Potential for advancement within Skilcraft and across our broader ONI family of companies

+ Culture of Excellence: Join a team dedicated to organizational excellence, continual employee development, and sustainable manufacturing processes

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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