Manufacturing Operations Manager

1 week ago


Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States ABEC Full time
Job Summary

The Manufacturing Team Leader will oversee and lead a team of employees by communicating company goals, safety protocols, and deadlines to the team. They will motivate team members, assess performance, and provide support to management, including hiring and training, and keep management informed on team performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with Shift Supervisor/Manager at the start of each shift to establish clear expectations for work to be completed during the shift and report out at the end of each shift to summarize the status of work actually completed.
  • Plan project activity for the shift, and assign team members appropriate tasks.
  • Oversee Team Members during the shift to ensure compliance with all safety policies, quality practices, and productivity expectations applicable to the work being performed.
  • Provide real-time guidance to Team Members to address any issues affecting the completion of planned work assignments (technical, procedural, material-related, etc.).
  • Immediately address any employee behavioral issues that conflict with company policy or may be counter-productive to established goals for the shift.
  • Report project needs, material requirements, and any planning and scheduling issues that are affecting planned work activities to Supervisor/Manager to ensure manpower resources can be utilized in the most effective and efficient manner.
  • Maintain and promote communication with and among team members to ensure a common understanding of purpose, methods, and progress toward committed goals.
  • Interact as necessary with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Team Leads to obtain/provide information necessary to resolve problems and progress work.
  • Participate in Team Leader/Shop Floor meetings, project meetings, design reviews, or other similar meetings as may be required to share important information.
  • Provide performance review input and participate in interviewing new hire candidates.
  • Support employee training activities to help ensure accurate understanding of technical requirements, as well as productivity expectations of the job.
  • Review and approve team member paid time off request forms, and forward them to the Payroll Timekeeping Specialist.
  • Maintain security and secure the building at the end of the shift.
  • Play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities.
  • Execute other tasks as assigned.
  • Ability to travel when required.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Production Planning and scheduling capability/experience.
  • Self-Directed Work Style and Results-oriented attitude.
  • Self-Disciplined and able to work with minimal oversight.
  • Set clear expectations for performance and lead by example.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer literate and able to direct team members in the use of shop floor data system.
  • Able to interpret technical drawings (Blueprints, P&ID's, Electrical Schematics).
  • Able to lift a minimum of lbs./ kilograms.
  • Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer's site.
  • Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.
  • You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
  • Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
  • Relevant experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing a plus.
  • Exposure to loud noises.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment.


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