REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree from accredited University in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business preferred
• Five years of experience applying hands-on knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in manufacturing or equivalent environment
• Minimum five years of experience in a leadership role supporting 10+ associates in a Lean environment
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP or similar manufacturing data systems
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work

• Deliver best-in-class performance across the balanced Scorecard
• Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by leading, promoting and supporting safety culture through behavioral safety observations, facilitation of safety meetings, completion of regular safety audits and visible leadership moments, enforcement of lock-out/tag-out program, and 100% completion of all safety and regulatory training
• Achieve zero-defect performance and improve the customer experience by leading a right first-time approach to all production, conducting layered process audits to ensure all quality processes are being followed, and leading Root Cause Corrective Action efforts when defects do occur
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, material handling and distribution center to reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine availability through the establishment and sustainment of autonomous and preventive/predictive maintenance SOPs and TPM programs
• Lead cross-functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses
• Facilitate mini-Business Unit Structure (mBU) and Support Highly Effective Team model in a TPM-based Environment
• Lead 30+ associates through full employee cycle, including interviewing, hiring, and training to coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
• Provide leadership and support to operations teams in support of site operational meeting cadence (production planning, TPM Starpoint, mini-Business Unit, site leadership, and employee meetings)
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s TPM and Highly Effective Team Principles, policies and applicable laws.