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Aluma-Form

Manufacturing Lead

Aluma-Form, Walnut, Mississippi, United States, 38683

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards

Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements

Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times

Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly

Ensure all records are completed appropriately

Ensure that non‑conforming material is clearly identified and segregated

Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed

Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets

Ensure the team are aware of day‑to‑day targets and responsibilities

Manage work order closures and stock control transactions

Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions

Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency

Prepare line set‑ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs

Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools

Undertake continuous training and development

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

General and Task Management

Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards

Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements

Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times

Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly

Ensure all records are completed appropriately

Ensure that non‑conforming material is clearly identified and segregated

Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed

Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets

Ensure the team are aware of day‑to‑day targets and responsibilities

Manage work order closures and stock control transactions

Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions

Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency

Prepare line set‑ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs

Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools

Undertake continuous training and development

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

People Management

Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team

Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success

Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company procedures

Carry out incident, accident and non‑conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure

Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them

Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables

Provide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queries

Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team

Relationship Management

Interface with Production Scheduling to determine schedules for shift production

Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintained

Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements

Provide technical expertise to the team

Self‑Management

Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

Embraces personal challenge

Confident, rounded thinker

Is self‑aware, resilient, assertive, and open to change

Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

Actively Committed to team development

High levels of motivation, optimistic and action orientated

Skills and Attributes

Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals

Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision

Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time

Ability to plan, analyze and challenge

Able to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders

Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures

Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

Requirements

Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas

Experience of assisting and developing (multi‑skilled) people

Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures in assigned areas

Minimum 1 year related experience

3 years working in a manufacturing production environment

Preferred

Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and ability to learn, navigate and use all proprietary company and equipment software desired

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Utilities

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