About this role
What you'll get to do:
- Ensure production lines run smoothly and efficiently, making adjustments as necessary.
- Ensure production meets established schedules and deadlines, and review SUCO and AVS (actual versus scheduled) for the shift.
- Address and resolve any production delays or issues promptly, and log downtime with reasons.
- Use the ERP to enter production status, including material usage, work order completion, and downtime, during the shift.
- Generate shift reports in Microsoft Excel for production summaries and populate efficiency metrics, including DLE, scrap, downtime, and labor hours.
- Staff each line to the scheduled labor hours, and approve and control overtime.
- Record employee hours and assign tasks through iSolve.
- Monitor and control scrap, material usage, and production costs to stay within budget.
- Ensure materials and supplies are available and managed efficiently, and escalate shortages to the materials team.
- Oversee and manage production staff and Working Line Leads, ensuring they follow procedures and meet performance standards.
- Coach and develop Working Line Leads, including supporting their development plans.
- Address and resolve conflicts within the team.
- Identify areas for improvement and organize training, including cross-training needs and updated training documentation.
- Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
- Inspect and log quality checks and non-conformances, and ensure hourly checks are completed on every line.
- Ensure machinery and equipment are functional and safe to use, and partner with Maintenance on downtime and changeovers.
- Identify and implement improvements in production processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Lead or support projects to reduce scrap, downtime, and changeover time.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing experience with exposure to quality control, production planning, or manufacturing processes.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience with problem-solving and good judgment.
- Technical knowledge: understanding of machinery, workflows, and safety regulations.
- Ability to schedule shifts, manage personnel, monitor production output, maintain safety protocols, identify bottlenecks, and implement quality control measures.
- Working knowledge of production KPIs, such as efficiency, scrap, downtime, and labor hours.
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for production reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain constructive and open dialogue with the team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.
- Willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and support all company safety standards.