Section Manager 2 - 2nd Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Description

Essential Functions

•  Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission 
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS) and product/service to defined quality levels 
•  Plans, monitors, controls, and manages personnel to established production and quality control standards for specifications and delivery dates of products/services 
• Monitors staffing needs to meet workflow and customer requirements to maintain the effective operations and cost factors
•  Initiates and conducts process improvement communication with team members and management staff; daily start up meetings and communicates touch point to relay operational status, safety, and quality callouts and/or follow-up
•  Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of staffing, machines, and equipment
•  Analyzes, evaluates, and identifies production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems based on specific performance criteria
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality – practice and teach processes to drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) identification and continuous improvement
•  Coordinates RIW (Rapid Improvement Workshop) or Kaizen mini events to promote innovation and process improvements (safety, quality, efficiency)
•  Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems; manage priorities to meet schedules and production requirements 
•  Implements various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, ISO certification, etc.
•  Maintains and report out on KPI (Key Process Indicators) for area/product 
• Consults with engineering staff relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products 
•  Directs, manages, and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies 
•  Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards  
•  Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles, processes, tools, manufacturing, operations, and asset acquisition with ability to teach and conceptualize
•  Ability to improve processes and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities
• Knowledge in analyzing manufacturing operations for continual process improvements while establishing standards and quality controls to efficiently deliver product to the customer through the safest and most cost effect methods
• Knowledge in managing in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment  
• Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience and the ability to learn/use new computer programs and Microsoft Office product proficiency
•  Ability to take an active role in self-development and evaluate, assess, and identify development needs for team to include cross training, skills matrix, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
•   Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
•  Time management and organizational skills 
• Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Consulting and influencing abilities
•  Ability to prepare reports and maintain records

Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing operations management or related experience required  
• Associates Degree in Business or Management preferred or equivalent combination and education in Manufacturing Operations or related field  
• A minimum of two years prior strategic planning and supervisory experience is strongly preferred

• Travel 0%
• Valid driver’s license

• Position involves extended periods in a stationary position and majority of time on production floor/environment
• Role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina 
•  Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

• This job is generally performed in a manufacturing/production environment, in environmentally controlled conditions
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
•  Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions 
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people