At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage.

Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a fast-paced environment, but the timeliness and quality of results are never compromised while supervising and directing power take-off assembly and identifying process improvements.

Drive, determination, responsibility, and a positive response to challenges and time pressure are essential to ensure company policies and procedures are correctly followed and are necessary for successful job performance.

Drive company culture and focus on fact-based management practices
Supervise and direct all department activity to achieve performance goals, including safety, quality, and on-time delivery
Responsible for employees understanding their role within the company and how it relates to the company's mission
Responsible for personnel activities, including appropriate staffing and disciplinary actions
Focus on building teamwork within your primary department and with other departments
Establish attainable and stretch goals for department employees (performance management)
Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed
Promote and administer safety awareness on a daily basis
Maintain a close relationship with employees to promote effective working relationships
Make implementation and continuous improvement a top priority
Lead the creation of future state value stream maps and the implementation plan for getting from current state to future state
Monitor and facilitate all phases of Lean implementation, and ensure ISO and quality standards meet company requirements
Support project teams in Lean activities by educating, coaching, and mentoring others on process improvement philosophy, tools, and application
Define, plan, and execute basic Lean improvement activities without external support
Ensure that company quality policy and procedures are followed
Actively pursue cost-reduction opportunities
Expedite paperwork as required
Ensure accurate counting and processing of incoming and outgoing materials and documents
Monitor throughput vs. standards and take corrective action as necessary to maximize efficiency
Conduct periodic employee meetings
Produce reports as required by the distribution manager

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

Prefer completion of a two-year (2) degree or vocational certificate and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in manufacturing management or a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing/assembly management experience
Previous lead or supervisory experience would be a plus
Capable of creating change across functional and departmental boundaries
Formally trained in the principles and methodology of Lean enterprise
A persuasive speaker, to both peers and superiors, have natural charisma
Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Communication will be factual and authoritative focusing on problem solving
Able to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of company policies and procedures
Able to solve problems and break down barriers
Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to work well with others

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
Prescription drug programs
Telehealth
Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
Employee assistance programs
401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
3 weeks of paid time off
9 paid holidays
Wellness & Engagement

LOCATION: Tulsa, OK

DEPARTMENT: Distribution

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing/Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Distribution Manager

SHIFT TYPE: Monday–Friday (5-8s)

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: On-site

SUPERVISES: Yes

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.”

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.