Job Description

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of our manufacturing facility for 1st shift. Primary focus on ensuring safety protocols are followed, implementing lean manufacturing principles, driving productivity, and maintaining high quality standards. Manages safety programs, training programs, and continuous improvement programs for all production departments. Develops a highly trained and efficient production organization for the achievement of world class customer service, and factory performance.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Ensure all personnel are trained in safety protocols, communicate safety reports, and conduct daily safety checks.
• Effectively communicate expectations and lead by example for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and attitude/behavior standards.
• Train and mentor production employees to improve individuals’ skills, foster a cross-trained team, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, while driving accountability.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager in achieving plant goals, including the collection of data, documents, and reporting on results related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performances on shift.
• Implement and promote lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization, while empowering employees to drive positive changes.
• Collaborate with other shifts and cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Perform administrative duties of personnel following company policies.
• Provide and keep all tools necessary for production in good working order.  Purchase tools as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experienced with Lean tools including 6S, Kaizen, Natural Work Teams, and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and regulations within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and resourceful.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory/management experience in a lean manufacturing and automation environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification from an accredited source.

Benefits / Why Work with Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance eligibility the first day of the month following your hire date, along with company sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, with options for Supplemental coverage and Long-Term Disability.  Growth is something we encourage and offer tuition assistance program and an employee assistance program. We also offer Pet Insurance, 10 paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick time. 401(k) options when requirements are met.  Additionally, production employees working evening, night, or weekends, we offer shift differentials, overtime, and double time. Also, some departments work a 4/10 schedule.  

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration, LLC is committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.