C Shift: Thursday 12:30p-6:30p Friday - Sunday 6:30a - 6:30p$3.00 Shift DifferentialPOSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for directly overseeing and supporting the employees in the extrusion press department. The team is responsible for producing aluminum extruded shapes that meet customer specifications: operating saws, moving material, operating the extrusion press, packing material, moving dies, participating in 5S initiatives, etc. This person will be cross trained in multiple areas as needed to meet department and business needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide, promote and ensure a safe work environment throughout the entire facility by following all safety programs and policies
- Continuously build relationships throughout the department in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
- Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
- Provide leadership to Extrusion department team members:
- Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
- Ensure proper resourcing and staffing
- Communicate priorities and project assignments
- Monitor employee performance and evaluations
- Provide continuing education, training and development, and coaching opportunities
- Delegate special projects
- Develop and implement adequate cross-training
- Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
- Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
- Partner with various managers and teams to continuously analyze and ensure the quality of aluminum extrusions meets company standards
- Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
- Oversee continuous improvement initiatives in regards to revenue generation and top die performance
- Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system
OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Not considered essential to the job)
- Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent degree
- Associates or Bachelors degree in business management or related program preferred
Experience:
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience required
- 2+ years of aluminum extrusion experience preferred
- 1+ years of leadership experience preferred
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to recognize safety concerns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong listening skills
- Ability to provide strong servant leadership skills and support to team members
- Ability to take part in continuous education and training
- Ability to interact at a high level with all levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
- Strong knowledge and understanding of all key extrusion department components
- Ability to lead and influence others
- Blueprint reading
EQUIPMENT USED
- Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
- Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.)