Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities: (Responsibilities and major tasks performed)
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Drive safety initiatives and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
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Implement a detailed cell schedule to meet the production schedule requirements
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Expedite production through plant to the next processing point in conformance with SOPs and quality specifications to meet or exceed the production schedule and production standards.
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Coordinate services provided by other departments (e.g., maintenance, toolroom, quality, engineering, etc.).
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Assign associates to jobs/tasks they are qualified/skilled to perform.
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Coordinate shift “handoffs” for assigned cells and ensure shift-to-shift cohesion.
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Administer 5S program for assigned shift and area, including performing monthly assessments.
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Conduct cell meetings to share performance and communicate goals.
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Coordinate manpower scheduling for plant to meet production plans for assigned cells, adhering to Company policies and approval processes (including budgetary) for additions and overtime.
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Coordinate vacation schedule for assigned cells to assure required coverage.
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Coordinate the availability and timing of material required to execute the production schedule
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Manage the production reporting transactions within assigned cells to assure accuracy and coach associates who report incorrectly.
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Process nonstandard manufacturing activity as required.
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Manages the key technical resources for the Emigsville Operation including, but not necessarily limited to Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Maintenance functions.
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Oversees the work of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to ensure that full support is given to Tier 1 and Tier 2 activities in the facility.
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Ensures that concept of LSW is fully implemented within the ME and Maintenance functions.
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Responsible for working with the NPI process to ensure that new products and processes are brought into the facility in compliance to milestones and goals.
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Develops and implements projects/programs to help reduce spending and improve reliability of processes used in the facility.
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The position will work with other managers in similar support organizations to develop and implement best practices in the various facilities.
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Has budget responsibility for R&M & Supplies Spending.
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Ensures that goals are developed and met in support of T1, T2, and T3 at the plant level.
Core Management Responsibilities:
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Plan/Organize: Establish business unit objectives, individual goals and work activities, resources, budgets, manpower, processes, and standards to meet Company objectives.
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Staff/Train: Provide adequate, qualified staffing within timeframe and budgetary parameters. Effectively train and develop.
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Lead/Direct: Define and communicate responsibilities and expectations. Manage people, resources, and processes to meet objectives.
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Control: Evaluate and take action to improve business unit (financial & other measurements) and individual performance/behavior (resolve conflict, disciplinary action, performance coaching, motivation, etc.).
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Conduct team meetings utilizing the standard agenda that monitors performance, identifies problems and opportunities, drives corrective action and continuous improvement, and facilitates communication.
Job Specific Competencies:
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OSHA regulations relevant to role (e.g., PPEs, Hazardous communication, power press guarding, lock-out tag-out, ergonomics, etc.)
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Metal stamping/forming manufacturing processes (basic)
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Tool & die design concepts (basic)
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Secondary metal forming operations (e.g., welding, heat treating, plating, painting, fabrication, assembly) [basic]
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Overview of capabilities/services of internal support organizations (e.g., quality, maintenance, toolroom, P&IC, engineering, etc.)
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Metallurgy (basic)
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Mechanical aptitude
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Manufacturing methods improvement (KAIZEN, JIT, Shingo-Shango, Continuous Improvement)
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Production planning & MRP concepts
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Inspection techniques & instrumentation
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SPC
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Blueprint reading (including GD & T)
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Planning & organization (strong)
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5-S methodology
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Business cost accounting concepts (basic)
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Mechanical systems
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Electrical systems
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Construction practices
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Maintenance programs and management
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Preventive and predictive maintenance related drawings and specifications
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Buildings and grounds
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Estimating (subcontractors)
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Intuitive ERP
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MS Windows
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MS Outlook
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MS Word
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MS Excel
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1 yr experience with lean manufacturing preferred
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3 years’ experience in managing a manufacturing department required
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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Maintenance programs and management
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Preventive and predictive maintenance related drawings and specifications
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Buildings and grounds
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Estimating (subcontractors)
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Purchasing processes
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Project Management (strong)
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Intuitive ERP
Core Management Competencies:
Plan/Organize
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Objective/goal setting & attainment [individual, group]
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Planning & organization (manpower, resources, processes)
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Basic business accounting practices/budgets
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Policy/procedure development and improvement
Staff
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Interviewing & selection concepts (includes managing HR003PR)
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Personality theory (Predictive Index & PRO)
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Training/education theory and practices (assessment, delivery, and evaluation)
Lead/Direct
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Leadership (vision development, ability to set challenging expectations, influencing skills)
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Motivation (includes reinforcement concepts, Maslow's Hierarchy, Hertzberg's Two-factor Theory)
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Interpersonal skills (counseling, relationship building, presentation skills, conflict management)
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Group dynamics/team building
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Project/process management (includes flowcharting)
Control
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Human Resources law, policies and procedures relevant to role (includes NSC PPH)
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Performance standards, evaluation, and improvement concepts (includes performance coaching, disciplinary action)
Experience and Education Required:
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4-year degree or equivalent experience
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4 years minimum experience in related field