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Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus of optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
- May change shifts and plant departments to cover absences or provide additional support.
- Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes.
- Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards.
- Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
- Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems, or any other related information.
- Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions, and implementing "fixes" on machinery and equipment problems.
- Performs and facilitate "on the job training" and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required.
- Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets.
- Working experience in a manufacturing setting of 3 years (aluminum metal packaging background would be ideal) with at least 3 years in a supervisory/manager role.
- Some college preferred.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
- Ability to look at new solutions and "think outside the box".
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and deal with and relate to an assortment of personalities.
- Strong PC skills and working knowledge of various Windows programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
- Career path to plant management or corporate engineering.
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively and excellent time management skills.
