Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of product and assisting with improvement projects while reducing operating cost. Ability to produce a product safely that meets production specifications and customer expectations. Strong leadership skills, and the application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee’s abilities, train, evaluate and discipline subordinate employees in a fair, consistent, and non-confrontational manner.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform pre-shift forklift inspections on forklift. Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed. Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move raw materials or finished products throughout the manufacturing floor, which includes, but is not limited to, keeping production line clear and running and keeping product and raw materials properly stored. Visually inspect material for quality defects; Segregate defective product and notify supervisor. Fill dumpsters from production floor; Housekeeping of plant (inside and out). Work as a team with production and shipping team to follow all facility Standard Works/processes and improve operations. Support the recycling area, when needed, and help to keep it organized. Fill in on other areas of the plant (e.g., Machine Operator) as required. Perform advanced inventory functions in SAPi or Shop Floor. Assists with cycle counting or inventory as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must have at least 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment. Six Sigma and Lean background is a plus. Experience should include interacting with a variety of personal levels and work teams and should exhibit the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and priorities.

Education and Experience:

Required: Associates Degree or 3-5 years related manufacturing experience. 3 Years Plus Supervisory Expertise. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels. Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume. Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required. Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor. Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices Hand tools Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)