Pella
Job Description
SUMMARY
Coordinates all design, fabrication, and support activities for the assigned cost centers in the plant, striving to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Drives process improvements through departments improving safety, quality, cost, and time. Conducts yearly budgeting, setting, and meeting objectives.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures which support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position. Talks with employees about the role of the department within Pella Corporation. Talks with employees about the importance of customer service.
Responsible for the safety of his/her personnel. To accomplish these objectives, talks with employees about all safety rules, instructing them about the proper use of the machines and encourages the employees to notify him/her immediately of any machine problems or breakdowns.
Occasionally takes the employees on safety inspection tours and periodically reviews all emergency procedures.
In addition to this, encourages employees to use first aid and to report all major and minor injuries promptly.
Also encourages employees to suggest ways to make the area or operation safer. Enforces all safety and housekeeping rules and uses disciplinary action as needed. Encourages employees to make their product safer.
Responsible for maintaining high Pella quality standards. To accomplish this objective, continually educates all employees concerning the importance of the quality of their workmanship and by helping to educate them on the proper use of their equipment, Additionally, conducts follow-up on all customer complaints and holds employees accountable to follow proper processes.
Responsible for developing and managing metrics such as on time completion, on budget completion, and work order duration. Also responsible for improving the labor efficiency of the department and managing to the budget. To accomplish this, continually manages their area as a business unit and examines each process for improvement and encourages others to seek out ways to improve their operation. Keeps everyone informed of the plant metrics.
Responsible for maintaining a low level of absenteeism. To accomplish this, explains the importance of daily attendance and of calling in if attendance is not possible. Asks the employees the reason for their absence, keeping employees informed of their current absence rate, the overall department average, and the departmental goal. Enforces excessive absentee policies.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of employee morale within the department. To accomplish this, properly orients all new employees and follows up on that orientation. Encourages all employees to read their handbooks and bulletin boards, keeps employees informed about changes in Corporation policy, and encourages a one-to-one relationship with everyone. Encourages a team effort attitude and utilizes discipline as needed to maintain Corporation policy and a good attitude within the department.
Responsible for two-way communication with management and service functions. Responsible for lateral communication with other managers.
Responsible for one-to-one communication with employees. To improve employee communications, holds department meetings as outlined in the major objectives.
Responsible for improving his/her skills in technical, physical, mental, and mechanical areas that concern his/her department.
Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement events in relation to both cost, quality, and safety.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 30-40 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Due to the technical nature of the MES Department, this position requires an individual with proven technical skills, who desires leadership and management experience or has two years of experience as a Department Manager.)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Ability to understand processes involved with equipment design, parts fabrication, custom equipment and/or die assembly, and equipment layout.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
SUMMARY
Coordinates all design, fabrication, and support activities for the assigned cost centers in the plant, striving to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Drives process improvements through departments improving safety, quality, cost, and time. Conducts yearly budgeting, setting, and meeting objectives.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures which support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position. Talks with employees about the role of the department within Pella Corporation. Talks with employees about the importance of customer service.
Responsible for the safety of his/her personnel. To accomplish these objectives, talks with employees about all safety rules, instructing them about the proper use of the machines and encourages the employees to notify him/her immediately of any machine problems or breakdowns.
Occasionally takes the employees on safety inspection tours and periodically reviews all emergency procedures.
In addition to this, encourages employees to use first aid and to report all major and minor injuries promptly.
Also encourages employees to suggest ways to make the area or operation safer. Enforces all safety and housekeeping rules and uses disciplinary action as needed. Encourages employees to make their product safer.
Responsible for maintaining high Pella quality standards. To accomplish this objective, continually educates all employees concerning the importance of the quality of their workmanship and by helping to educate them on the proper use of their equipment, Additionally, conducts follow-up on all customer complaints and holds employees accountable to follow proper processes.
Responsible for developing and managing metrics such as on time completion, on budget completion, and work order duration. Also responsible for improving the labor efficiency of the department and managing to the budget. To accomplish this, continually manages their area as a business unit and examines each process for improvement and encourages others to seek out ways to improve their operation. Keeps everyone informed of the plant metrics.
Responsible for maintaining a low level of absenteeism. To accomplish this, explains the importance of daily attendance and of calling in if attendance is not possible. Asks the employees the reason for their absence, keeping employees informed of their current absence rate, the overall department average, and the departmental goal. Enforces excessive absentee policies.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of employee morale within the department. To accomplish this, properly orients all new employees and follows up on that orientation. Encourages all employees to read their handbooks and bulletin boards, keeps employees informed about changes in Corporation policy, and encourages a one-to-one relationship with everyone. Encourages a team effort attitude and utilizes discipline as needed to maintain Corporation policy and a good attitude within the department.
Responsible for two-way communication with management and service functions. Responsible for lateral communication with other managers.
Responsible for one-to-one communication with employees. To improve employee communications, holds department meetings as outlined in the major objectives.
Responsible for improving his/her skills in technical, physical, mental, and mechanical areas that concern his/her department.
Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement events in relation to both cost, quality, and safety.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 30-40 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Due to the technical nature of the MES Department, this position requires an individual with proven technical skills, who desires leadership and management experience or has two years of experience as a Department Manager.)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Ability to understand processes involved with equipment design, parts fabrication, custom equipment and/or die assembly, and equipment layout.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.