Area Manager

This is a 2nd Shift position

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes the duties and responsibilities for production team leaders and members.
• Manages, trains, instructs and evaluates team members as team players. Directs the manufacturing process, safety, maintenance, quality methods and procedures, and capability studies of machines and equipment.
• Has the authority to plan and direct production activities and establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with production control, maintenance, tool room, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of manpower, machine, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications or production problems.
• Has the authority to implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Conducts investigations and meetings to resolve team member complaints. Discusses such complaints with management for resolution.
• Responsible for working towards the concept of lean manufacturing.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, and safety standards.
• Forecasts labor requirements and recommends equipment or layout changes.

• Complies with all quality and environmental system requirements.
• Contributes ideas and actions promoting environmentally sound business practices.
• Works in conjunction with the Production Manager and Team Leader, to ensure compliance to all quality and environmental systems.

• Treats all other team members with respect and dignity.

Performs other essential functions as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Prefer five (5) years supervisory experience in a metal stamping facility.