- Lead a team of approximately 20+ hourly associates to safely produce product and fill customer orders on time and to specification, while achieving productivity targets.
- Responsible for engaging their team and providing daily planning, guidance, and supervision to direct reports.
- Engage the workforce in continuous improvement of key business metrics. Utilize lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste. Lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen) when applicable. Write, implement, and improve standard work.
- Plan daily production activities in keeping with the company’s goals and objectives and align projects to meet requirements.
- Ensure timely planning and production of material to the end customer or upstream production needs.
- Oversee and review the accuracy of production in accordance with all ISO and quality standards.
- Ensure all operations functions are performed safely and in accordance with established EHS procedures.
- Maintain and issue operations performance KPI’s.
- Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
- Plan for the development of the staff by organizing training sessions.
- Provide leadership select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
- Identify and implement cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency.
- Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient team.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong leadership skills, with excellent supervisory skills
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within operations or warehouse management environments
- Experience in moving inbound and outbound freight and leveraging freight consolidation techniques