Responsibilities
- Ensure safety is always the number one priority, promoting a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of required products
- Work with the Plant Manager to manage the department labor and expense budget and keep expenses within budget
- Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
- Identify and implement methods for reducing department costs and expenses
- Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
- Oversee continuous improvement initiatives for revenue generation and top die performance
- Partner with the extrusion supervisors to manage work schedules
- Respond to emergency situations during and after standard hours to resolve issues
- Develop and implement department goals and key measures
- Prepare for and participate in the development of capital requisition projects
- Develop and oversee department project planning
- Partner with various managers and teams to ensure the quality of aluminum extrusions meets standards
- Support and improve quality systems and expectations
- Partner with other facilities to manage and monitor extrusion capacity and distribute work when needed
- Review and submit employee time sheets biweekly and PTO requests as needed
Team Leadership
- Communicate priorities and project assignments
- Develop and implement cross training
- Provide continuing education, training, and development opportunities
- Coach employees to support their growth within their position and the company
- Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
- Monitor employee performance and assist with performance reviews
- Delegate special projects
Qualifications
Education
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or a related program
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
Experience
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of aluminum extrusion experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience
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