Production Area Manager

2 months ago


Chicago, United States National Safety Apparel Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionReports To: Director of Manufacturing
Direct Reports: Production Supervisors
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: Direct responsibility for the management of all production teams in your “Area”.  The GOAL of this position is to meet Operation Goals of Output and Efficiency while at the same time supporting other areas of production needs.  In order to be successful, the employee must be a tremendous leader that is grounded in the principles of progressive bundle system, lean methodologies, problem solving, leading the supervisory staff, and have excellent people skills.
Essential Job Functions:
Efficiency (Goal is 80% Real Efficiency)
  • This is a very measurable goal that is tracked on NSA’s Quality Objective Data Report and reviewed twice a year by management
  • Starts with tracking individual team efficiencies, monitoring progress, and identifying causes
  • Implement and maintain progressive bundle production system and other systems as needed throughout the NSA manufacturing plant
  • Mistake prevention by having clear work instructions

Output / Leadtime
  • This is a very measurable goal that is tracked on NSA’s Quality Objective Data Report and reviewed twice a year by management
  • Responsible to manage team staffing levels and for employee retention and attendance
  • Responsible for managing organization within the teams so orders can be prioritized appropriately.
  • Ensure that appropriate training/cross training is provided to team members

Manage Supervisors
  • Lead them in problem solving, managing their operators, and coaching to excel and care.

Quality
  • This is a measurable goal that is tracked by NSA
  • Excellent quality and meeting customer expectations is a requirement.  Instilling consistent manufacturing techniques to provide high quality seams and garments


Safety
  • Insist that areas follow NSA rules and guidelines for Safety and Housekeeping

Training: Provided on the job
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications: Bachelor Degree, preferably with a focus on textile/apparel management
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work in an apparel manufacturing facility managing production and/or quality
Key Competencies:
Ability to run, process and understand NSA Reports:
  1. Open orders reports
  2. Efficiency Graphs (Tableau, Daily Dashboards)
  3. Know principles of production systems
  4. Capacity information

Attitude         
  • Approach problems as opportunities. The goal is to solve problems.
  • Maintain a positive outlook on a consistent basis
  • Persistance and determination

Initiative
  • Recognizing and seizing opportunities.
  • Doing more than the job requires; anticipating and preventing problems
  • Dependability, with regard to attendance

Achievement Orientation
  • Setting challenging goals and measuring results
  • Finding betters ways to do things (OFI process)

Analytical Thinking
  • Setting priorities
  • Thinking logically, analyzing situations systematically
  • Anticipating obstacles

Self Confidence
  • Presenting self assertively and confidently
  • Stating position clearly, respectfully, and confidently in conflicts
  • Taking responsibility for and learning from mistakes

Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Soliciting input of others and involving others
  • Working collaboratively with supervisor and peers
  • Provide feedback on projects, issues, and goals to manufacturing director

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Working Conditions: Office environment and busy production floor
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law.
 

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