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 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
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