Responsibilities:
- Leads Environments and Safety Compliance Audits
- Conducts production Gemba walks to optimize production flow and efficiencies.
- Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis.
- Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects.
- Engages production floor employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
- Responsible for taking a major role with plant safety initiatives.
- Reviews and updates Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track.
- Attends pre-shift meetings to observe and provide feedback to the operations team focusing on continuous improvement.
- Conducts Behavior-Based Safety observations and works with employees to ensure they are performing their job in a safe manner.
- Participates in monthly site safety review to understand problem areas and establish plans to improve overall safety record and reduce incidents.
- Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with all capital projects.
- Maintaining plant property, building and grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management and 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
- Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
- Strong financial acumen including an understanding of the budgeting process and how they relate to KPIs.
- Exceptional leadership, change management and communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Competencies:
- Attention to Communication
- Results Orientation
- Managing Performance
- Managing Change
- Developing Others
- Business Acumen