To manage, lead and implement controls and improvements across the paint-focused value streams of the paint manufacturing cell and light gauge coil coating lines, supporting exceptional safety, environmental and production standards. Coach, train and document best practices, through continuous improvement efforts, that will allow the company to provide superior quality products and services to our internal and external customers.
Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizational and departmental metrics
Lead and participate in safety and environmental activities to support and elevate safety and environmental standards and expectations
Monitor and train direct reports on QEMS System and/or company conduct principles to enhance quality conscious work ethic
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through continuous improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between internal and external customers/business functions
Facilitate daily communication with production staff with regards to performance, process improvements, safety and quality
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
Administer training to direct reports to ensure accountability for developed standards
Ensure 5S practices are developed, documented and executed daily to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment
Recommend and implement continuous improvements and strategic initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques that include standard work, product flow, and elimination of "non-value added" activities
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Manage and optimize labor costs to support customer/production needs while achieving monthly cost metrics
Planning and expediting production to achieve 100% service while working closely with distribution and customer service on all service interruptions
Investigating and resolving customer complaints and internal non-conformance to root cause
Organize and structure skilled labor to optimize training efforts, reduce machine downtime and maximize equipment OA
Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
Exchange and share best practices with all departments
Establish, plan and monitor departmental budgets, plans and forecasts
Encourage and develop a teamwork atmosphere among all employees, shifts, and departments
Recognize and address all training needs through scheduled and documented training plans
Work closely with EHS, Marketing, Quality, HR, and Maintenance and/or other required departments on all new products, processes, and work cells
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree highly desired. HS Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of 8 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Lean or 5S experience
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives
Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, and efficiency standards while reducing overall costs
Budget development and oversight experience
Desire and ability to function at a plant manager level
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Must have leadership skills to enable the development of teamwork among shifts and departments
Good human relations including the ability to work closely with others
Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, and email
Able to excel at operating in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive leadership role
Good knowledge and execution of all Basic Principles/Core Values and communication skills