Superintendent, Finish

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing management and guidance to a Business Unit. Responsible for planning, monitoring, and scheduling of staff and work operations in a safe and efficient manner. Also responsible for employment decisions, reviews, and overall development of direct reports (Supervisors & Quality Associate). This position is on 1st shift at our Ferdinand, Indiana location.

 

Organizational Relationship:

This position will report to the area Manufacturing Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Providing leadership and continuous improvement to the team in the areas of quality, cost/productivity, delivery, and safety.

• Support Masterbrand Production System (MPS) including continuous improvement.

• Providing necessary resources and training, coaches/mentors associates on behavior relevant to MBCI values, policies, procedures, and performance standards.

• Works with other Superintendents and other Business Units to make facility process changes.

• Analyzing production schedules and estimates employee hour requirements and establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Assuring that OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations are met.

• Evaluating manufacturing process and give direction as needed. Ensures processes follow sound manufacturing practices.

• Developing and maintaining a working relationship with the manufacturing associates ensuring the adherence to Masterbrand Cabinets’ Four Basics & Five Traits.

• Recommending measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

• Suggesting changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production department or work crew.

• Evaluating needs and requirements for new products or processes.

• Interprets and enforces company policies, rules, safety regulations. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated team participation and/or leadership and related continuous improvement successes.

• A sound working knowledge of lean manufacturing.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Must be adaptable to change and have the ability/desire to make a difference.

• Ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in manufacturing/operations management preferred.

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