Location: Hospers,IA, USA
Oversees and coordinates activities of employees and production. Maintains all quality, safety and company guidelines established for area
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Works with Plant Management to determine and administer accurate schedules for area and directs employees to meet the established production timetable.
* Directs and administers proper set-up of all machinery, prior to beginning production runs; including installing and replacing molds as production schedule dictates.
* Assures that machines are started at designated times and supplies and materials are available in order to meet production schedules.
* Trouble shoots and provides initial diagnostic assessment of production problems, machinery adjustments and/or repairs.
* Works with Quality Assurance to establish, monitor, and maintain quality standards and assures quality production in manufacturing throughout the production area.
* Assures all new employees are trained on proper procedures and work requirements within the production area. Completes performance reviews with employees in a timely manner.
* Responsible for training support and maintenance of operating system (ERP) for all operators and operations within the area.
* Works as a leader in the Team, handling whatever assignments are necessary to meet production schedule. Assignments may include working in other areas, etc.
* Professionally and positively communicates with employees and management. Responds to the needs of employees, as well as internal and external customers. Follows the designated chain of command when reporting information.
* Serves as a positive example to other employees through proper compliance of company policies.
* Projects enthusiasm about the company through positive interactions with others, including internal and external customers. Works hard to keep employee morale high and positive.
* Monitors, manages, and organizes department supplies and equipment. Maintains organization and maintenance of safe, clean, and neat work areas.
* Monitors safety issues for area, including communication of safety concerns to Management. Follows and ensures safe operating procedures for area including: proper loading techniques, employee compliance of personal protective equipment requirements, clean and organized work area, incident reports completed in a timely manner, and participation/support of company safety team meetings. Works with maintenance to make certain equipment utilized is well maintained.
* Trains new employees on proper procedures and work requirements within the Completes reviews with new employees in a timely manner.