Description:
Directs the work of others, spanning several operational areas to fully accommodate production needs including absenteeism.
Manages Associates time and attendance according to company policies and procedures.
Assists Manager by identifying work procedures, preparing work schedules, and expediting workflow. Issues written and oral instructions to Area Leaders.
Attends daily production meeting to review current order status, any issues and/or changes that are required, known downtime or quality issues and report out on project status.
Reviews forecasts for production needs, runs open order reports, and properly assigns work to be completed.
Monitor’s training plans for each individual and meets monthly to review progress, removes roadblocks to ensure continued growth and development.
Ensures team members are continuously learning and cross-training to develop a flexible workforce.
Analyze performance results of their area and drives continuous improvement activity to meet or exceed established safety, productivity, quality, and uptime goals.
Performs Layered Process Audits to ensure system within their area are followed as documented and the desired results are being achieved.
Ensures all team members understand their Metric Boards and facilitates problem solving efforts.
Performs daily 5S Audits to maintain a safe and optimal work environment.
Conducts Associate performance reviews, identifies performance gaps and creates a development plan.
Skills:
Lean manufacturing, Supervision, Continuous improvement, Production, Process improvement, six sigma
Top Skills Details:
Lean manufacturing,Supervision,Continuous improvement
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Degree (Engineering; Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred)
Minimum of 3 years supervisory/leadership experience required.
Aluminum die cast or plastic mold injection experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience such as 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping, preferred.
Ability to work with ERP systems.
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
Ability to function as a team player and be comfortable leading without authority.
Ability to build credibility and trust.
Ability to influence leaders and change their paradigms.
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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