AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a workplace built on respect and purpose.
General Scope of Responsibilities
Responsible for manufacturing functions. Lead manufacturing area to accomplish shift objectives as they pertain to safety, production volume, and quality of the product, and to participate in developing these objectives. Provide leadership on the shop floor to ensure high productivity, morale, and safety. Ensure that the departments are continuing long-term efforts in the improvement of safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, innovation, and associate morale.
Specific Responsibilities
Safety
• Keep safety at the forefront of all departmental decisions • Initiate Accident Investigation process for any safety incident on shift • Coordinate required safety training for all direct reports
Scheduling
• Organize workflow based on daily schedule and daily scheduling of job assignments • Identify bottleneck and capacity constraint resources • Organize material movement to improve efficiency
Working with Maintenance Team
• Schedule machinery maintenance as required
Quality Problem Solving Projects
• Maintain compliance of process control procedures in accordance to ISO and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements • Assist in developing and implementation of new processes and procedures • Participate in improvement projects as a team leader, team member, or facilitator as required • Assist in evaluation of new and modified equipment for optimization and effectiveness • Coordinate all project activity as deemed necessary by the Site Leader and Manufacturing Team Leader
Communication and Training
• Develop and maintain rapport with associates, management, and peers • Evaluate and communicate the daily information flow regarding safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and morale • Communicate all company policies and procedures to associates as needed • Make recommendations and assist in training of manufacturing associates
Working with Other Production Team Leaders and Human Resources
• Ensure that appropriate skills are being hired, appropriate trainings are being conducted, and if necessary, proper progressive discipline is followed • Maintain compliance with company policies, rules, and regulations
Supervision
• Responsible for manufacturing and associates-related administrative duties • Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers • Responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule and according to the approved quality standard audit departments on a regular basis to insure that teams are achieving acceptable standards of safety, work performance, housekeeping, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity • Analyze and assist team in implementation of corrective action
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Manufacturing Team Leader. Coordination Work closely with Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Team Leaders, and Hourly Team Leaders to achieve goals. Supervision Received Assignments are received with instructions as to the overall requirements of the position. Work is usually checked upon completion of assignment. Routine work is normally done without technical advice. Guidance and supervision is received for matters outside of routine work.
Shift
This position will be on our 2B shift, which runs Wednesday - Friday from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM and alternating Saturdays.
Salary Range
$75,000 - $85,000
Desired Education, Skills, and Experience
Education: Engineering or Technical or Manufacturing Management degree or equivalent experience
Skills:
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, production, and inventory control techniques (ie. Material planning, master scheduling, and shop floor control) • Self-starter, highly motivated to deliver results and drive continuous improvement • Knowledge and experience in a variety of LEAN Manufacturing techniques • Strong organizational skills, project management, and asset • Possess strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Previous leadership experience is an asset • Strong computer skills, Microsoft Enterprise-wise software, and general database management • Safety and quality focused, familiar with Health and Safety and ISO requirements • Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Working Conditions
Work in conducted in a manufacturing environment. Safety shoes and earplugs are required along with other personal protective equipment. Additional hours may be required as needed.
Overview of Benefits
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans • Basic life insurance and AD&D • Short and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account • Wellness Programs • 401k with match for eligible associates • Employee Assistance Program • Holidays and Vacation Pay
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.