Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY

• To direct, supervise, organize, and assign work, while maintaining a high quality and productive climate
• Utilize management skills as well as hands on experience to accomplish goals
• Adopt and practice the highest standards of safety for both the employee and the environment
• Maintain a high standard of quality in all the Clark Street Production Departments
• Implement lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement techniques
• Set goals and train department Team Leads and employees
• Assist and support Trojan Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead in the assigning of all production activities for all shifts
• Maintain a safe working environment by assuring the facility meets all government regulations as set forth by OSHA, the City of Santa Fe Springs, the company standards and any others that may apply
• Ability to assume all responsibilities of Emergency Response Coordinator
• Responsible for the product quality/product workmanship, process control, work techniques and methods
• Six Sigma tools to improve the processes and generate change to eliminate waste
• Manage inventory, produce schedules, create orders, report production and receive product. Perform production planning operations utilizing MRP outputs, inputs, and signal reports, pegging planned orders ensuring the proper inputs will drive work orders to on time completion providing finished product WIP materials to the Assembly Department
• Monitor and control budgets for all departments for the Clark St. manufacturing facility utilizing P.M.C.
• Monitor and set up controls for scrap. Evaluate data to improve process to reduce scrap in all manufacturing departments for the Clark St. manufacturing facility
• Reviewing physical inventories plan and schedule change-overs to equipment and review equipment set ups
• Assign work to Team Leads to assure a safe environment, and high-quality product and a productive environment
• Organize all production activities for all departments at Clark Street
• Review production schedules, materials and manpower resources to coordinate personnel in order to maximize production objectives, while maintaining quality and meeting output requirements
• Confers with assigned employees regarding process and materials problems, and coordinates with support groups in the resolution of problems affecting schedules and production
• Provide information and collaborate with Environmental, Quality Control, Maintenance, Engineering, Scheduling, and Manufacturing, to assist and / or to implement programs related to cost reductions, work simplification, dies/ tooling tryouts, methods, procedures, scheduling, planning, machine repairing, and maintenance schedules
• Responsible for implementation of safety and environmental devices/ equipment, general housekeeping and maintaining a constant alert for hazardous conditions and / or work practices
• Maintain and train an adequate and efficient work force in accordance with skill requirements, work levels, schedules, and work hours requirements
• Attend training classes, technical and administrative courses, keep abreast of new developments relevant to the technical, administrative and supervisory aspects related to the position
• Follows quality system procedures
• Performs other duties as required or directed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise many direct reports
• Evaluate performance, provides feedback, and completes annual performance reviews
• Get involved, direct and supervise equipment set-ups and operations. Plan, organize and delegate work assignments to meet schedules and best utilize man-hours, skills and equipment
• Manage employee work schedules and labor hours in Kronos
• Be an integral part to communicate information to subordinates and to train employees under your responsibility
• Organize and assign work to crews utilizing personnel skills, knowledge, work hours and equipment capacities to the best advantage for cost, schedule and quality
• Administer and assist with safety violation warnings and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary
• Train and develop employees for job advancement and enhancement
• Provide an environment that instills good moral
  
• QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to multi-task
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Must be able to provide effective leadership for subordinates, while building a teamwork environment
• Must have an open, supportive management style, with the self-confidence to accept guidance and direction as needed
• Experience with ERP systems is required
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Willing to complete Green Belt certification training
• Good oral and written communication skills (ability to interface with internal and external customers)
• Must be flexible with shift availability

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a supervisory level within a manufacturing operation; battery industry experience preferred
• High school diploma required; AA or BA/BS preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Proficient in English
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic understanding of descriptive statistics (pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and run charts, etc.)
• Intermediate mathematical skills

REASONING ABILITY

• Able to effectively respond under pressure during decision-making situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Consistent and regular attendance required

Must be able to work in a lead-acid battery plant. Lead by example by demonstrating outstanding blood lead health and hygiene practices and following company policy regarding blood lead health requirements.

Salary Range: $75k-$90k

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!