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Primary Function:

To lead and execute production activities for one shift within Polymerics Finishing at the Qnity Newark Site. Lead and develop a staff of up to approx. 15 non-exempt employees and up to 6 contractors to run daily production on your shift in a safe and environmentally sound manner; supporting Process Safety Management (PSM), cost, yield, utility, production capability OEE/TEEP, statistical process control, and Lean/Six Sigma objectives.

Responsible for providing leadership, developing your team members, and leading daily activities in conjunction with improvement initiatives for your production shift.

This is a first shift role - 6 am - 6 pm

Brief Job Description:

This position reports to the Polymerics Conversions & Finishing Area Manager. This position regularly and systematically monitors manufacturing processes from the shop floor and takes process related corrective actions in order to produce highest quality Polymerics products, per the schedule and in the safest manner possible, while constantly supporting an environment of continuous improvement and development of the team members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position has specific managerial / leadership responsibilities for at least one shift within Polymerics. Manages safety and production performance.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Supports and leads improvement programs and initiatives for the area.

+ Ensures continuous and efficient production in desired quantity and quality.

+ Ensures appropriate staffing and scheduling occurs to meet production schedule.

+ Interfaces with Polymerics Asset Schedulers for coordination of production schedules and understanding of customer needs, and ensuring execution of production schedules by team members.

+ Interfaces with Polymerics Asset Coordinators/Gate Keepers for coordination of maintenance work and ensuring team member execution of the maintenance plan.

+ Interfaces with site maintenance and operations staff to ensure the work manage process is effectively followed in an efficient manner.

+ Provides leadership, coordinates training and development for staff.

+ Drive continuous improvement toward increased competitiveness and waste elimination through LEAN methodology

+ Effectively communicate business direction to gain alignment amongst direct reports.

+ Lead shift team(s) by setting high standards and operating discipline.

+ Understand and verify critical procedures and standard work for each process.

+ Follow transitions and communicate critical information to Area Manager as well as upstream or downstream processes.

+ Identify abnormal / non-standard conditions, out of control points, and ensure corrective process related actions.

+ Collect data for Visual Boards and analysis, such as yield loss, root causes, and shift performance.

+ Assist technical team member with trouble shooting and process related corrective actions.

+ Document long term process related corrective actions on Visual Board, communicate to Area Manager and support personnel.

+ Monitor Visual Controls and take necessary action.

+ Work with technical team member to identify continuous improvement opportunities and support implementation.

Qualifications

+ Associates or higher degree or > 5 years experience within a manufacturing environment with demonstrated contribution.

+ Having past experience in CMP and holding previous assignments within the Polymerics organization is preferred.

+ Green belt certified or completed within 1yr.

+ Ability drive accountability, set and maintain high standards

+ Ability to identify barriers and develop strategies to eliminate them

+ Strong written and spoken communications skills

+ Ability to create a respectful work environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential

+ Experience in setting and maintaining meaningful metrics to drive improvement

+ Ability to effectively influence others to achieve desired results

+ Ability to develop, coach and counsel others

+ Ability to assess and improve individual and group performance

+ Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

+ Corrective action skills (people and processes)

+ Demonstrated leadership ability

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