Business Unit Leader at Chromalox, Inc. in Ogden, Utah

Job Description:

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.


Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.


That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve an increasing number of global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.


Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!


The Role:

Our Business Unit Leaders will help coordinate machining and sheet metal fabrication activities for our designated production projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished safely within prescribed time frames.

You will be responsible for production scheduling, task delegation, quality standards, inventory control, and coordination of production activities with other departments. Additionally, you will partner with Production Leads and employee teams to implement established training programs and ensure training matrices accurately reflect departmental training requirements.

This position is located in Ogden, Utah.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly assessments to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and meet on-time delivery. Determines workflow, overtime needs and/or extra shifts necessary, and the production sequence.
• Coordinates daily production meetings and communication; completes statistical reporting and analysis of key performance indicators as required.
• Manages department safety program and compliance to meet company safety goals and objectives.
• Oversees training program completion to include Core Competency, Certified Operator, and Certified Operator Trainer programs.
• Partners with supervisors and managers in various departments to develop solutions for department or area-specific requirements.
• A commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem-solving teams in all aspects of performance.
• Applies lean production techniques and develops groups, workstations, or cells to support the process.
• High-level interpersonal skills and EQ (emotional intelligence) to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Proven experience analyzing production capacity and outsourcing needs to meet established timelines.

• Working experience and knowledge of various computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. PC and word processor skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. JDE system experience preferred.
• Proven working experience interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy procedure manuals.
• Proven working experience partnering and communicating with cross-functional stakeholders within all levels of the business.
• Proven working experience analyzing mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference-the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.