Job Description
Job Description
Position Description:
- Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
- Monitor Andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
- Utilize process confirmation to verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
- Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
- Provide team communication and recognition - Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
- Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks
- Handle the basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
- Be responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department
- Ensure proper material flow from the receiving dock to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers
- Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities
- Support Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices
- Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel
- Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication
- Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process
- Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.
Skills Required:
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
- Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
- Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
- Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
- Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively
- Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others
Experience Required:
- Safety experience
- Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently
Education Required:
- High School diploma or GED