ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
- Ensure that safety is always the number one priority; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
- Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
- Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
- Work with the Plant Manager to manage the department’s labor and expense budget and ensure expenses are within the budget
- Provide leadership to department team members:
- Communicate priorities and project assignments
- Develop and implement adequate cross-training
- Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
- Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
- Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
- Monitor employee performance and assist with employee performance reviews
- Delegate special projects
- Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
- Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
- Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
- Oversee continuous improvement initiatives in regards to 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 that may arise
- Develop and implement department goals and key measures that align with the mission, vision and values of the organization
- Prepare for and participate in the development and preparation of capital requisition projects
- Develop and oversee department project planning
- Partner with various managers and teams to continuously analyze and ensure the quality of aluminum extrusions meets company standards
- Support and improve quality systems and expectations
- Partner with other company facilities to manage and monitor extrusion capacity, and help to appropriately distribute work when needed
- Review and submit employee time sheets bi-weekly and PTO requests as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, or related program
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience required
- 5+ years of Aluminum Extrusion experience required
- 5+ years of leadership experience required
