Sr Area Manager Production at Worthington Industries in Chilton, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Worthington Enterprises is a global metals manufacturer serving growing end markets including automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, alternative fuel and many other markets. Our family of 10,000 employees in over 80 facilities throughout 10 countries has helped us earn the respect of our customers, our communities and our industry. With sales of approximately $ 3 billion annually, our company has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as a "Most Admired Company" and four times as a "100 Best Companies to Work For."
The Worthington Chilton, Wisconsin facility manufactures hand torches and small fuel tanks under the BernzOmatic®, Coleman® and Worthington™ brand names.

We are looking to bring a Senior Production Area Manager onto the team. This role is responsible for all aspects of production in designated work area, including quality and customer service, safety, staffing, planning, leadership and continuous improvement. Empower and direct hourly and salary workforce to accomplish goals and initiatives in a team-based environment. Take critical role in executing team objectives, driving transformation and working in collaboration with quality, scheduling, engineering and maintenance. Review orders and schedules to determine work force requirements and capacity constraints.

Senior production manager position. Assist in development of other management team members, take on stretch assignments outside primary responsibilities, assumes duties of Operations Manager in their absence. Responsible for the largest and/or most complex area of the plant.

Responsibilities

Resolve day to day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals. Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements. Responsible for adjusting schedules as to ensure completion of order. Holds team accountable for completion of management boards, inventory records, and action items. Completion of payroll in absence of Group Lead or Supervisor.

Talent Management including performance evaluations and feedback, merits, goal setting and tracking, employee interaction, coaching and mentoring to achieve cultural and performance standards. Staffing & scheduling including overtime, absenteeism and vacation. Identify training needs, coordinate cross-training opportunities and support development plans. Partner with HR for succession planning and workforce planning initiatives.

Ensures the highest quality standards are maintained. Assist quality and technical services in resolving quality issues including customer claims, corrective action as assigned by Tech Services and Quality. Provides coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to promote the growth and development of the team, including those in other departments.

Assist teams with continuous improvement initiatives while continuing to drive safety, quality and process efficiencies. Verifies lead counter measures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets. Supports new process and production development and implementation.

Ensures clean and safe working environment for all employees. Ensures safety training is complete, hazardous conditions and risks are eliminated, safety incidents are reported and investigated as required.

Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience

• Cultural leader, promoter and example
• Strong knowledge of company policies safety rules and procedures with the ability to enforce all in alignment with Our Philosophy
• Above Average business and financial acumen with knowledge to drive cost reduction initiatives
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage others to achieve required company and plant goals
• Continuous Involvement with WI Leadership Training
• Strong organizational, problem solving, presentation and project management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of and drives transformational practices
• Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
• Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong change management skills to challenge the status
• Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
• Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels