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Job Function:

Position reports directly to the Value Stream Manager (VSM) and is responsible for supervising all production operations including the safe processing of all material. This position also requires active participation and leadership in Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement efforts as directed by the VSM.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain the safety of all employees and the equipment in the department by ensuring all safety standards and policies are enforced daily.Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductionsFacilitates corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.Ensure all equipment and work areas are always meet 5S criteria and are in SAFE working order.Daily management of assigned personnel to meet or exceed customer expectations and production efficiency goals.Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.Employee performance counseling and disciplinary policy enforcement if warranted.Actively identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities in assigned areas utilizing employee input as much as possible.Facilitate, lead, and maintain continuous improvement initiatives in the department.Work closely with material handlers and team leaders to help them schedule their day around their departmental goals.Prepare and maintain documentation in connection with work orders, production reports, scrap reports, and safety inspections.Maintain inventories of materials on hand for subsequent processing and prepare requisitions for supplies and materials as needed to maintain production.Ensure all Quality specifications and Customer expectations are met or exceeded.Ensure all production data required is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.Time/Attendance tracking and approval for all assigned personnel.Tracking and communication of key metrics for the operation.

Ensure all personnel are trained and perform to production standards.Ensure standards are met consistently in assigned areas.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move material or finished goods and supplies, up to 40 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.