Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical, Biology, or Business preferred.
7-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with web handling, coating equipment, and pressure-sensitive adhesives preferred.
Proficient in ERP and warehouse management systems, as well as Microsoft Office.
Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to safety policies and conduct incident investigations.
Establish a strong presence on the floor to communicate expectations and evaluate results.
Oversee training, performance appraisals, and employee engagement activities.
Lead and coach Supervisors and Operators to ensure efficient production.
Drive compliance with quality standards to deliver high-quality products.
Manage staffing and scheduling to meet production needs effectively.
Report daily shift performance against established KPIs.
Benefits
Access to a safe work environment with a focus on integrity and ethical conduct.
Opportunities for employee development through training sessions.
Engagement in volunteerism and employee engagement activities.
Involvement in a leadership role within the Safety Steering Committee.
Potential for career advancement within a manufacturing setting.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
This position is located in Spartanburg, SC and provides leadership to Finishing Employees in the development and implementation of operational strategies. Has responsibility for fostering a safe work environment by demonstrating integrity, trust and ethical conduct at all times. Has daily responsibility for operations (All value-added activities) in the Finishing department.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring that all employees adhere to work rules and safety policies. Apply all safety regulations that meet OSHA and Mactac safety guidelines. Conducts incident investigations and ensures housekeeping standards are maintained.
Establishing a strong presence on the floor to set and communicate expectations, standards, and evaluate results so all employees understand expectations.
Carrying out management responsibilities in accordance with adherence to company policies, work rules, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include overseeing training requirements; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance when applicable; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; leading employee engagement activities and volunteerism; and ensuring timecards are accurate and approved on a timely basis.
Leading/coaching and providing overall direction to Supervisors, Leads and Operators to safely produce a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.
Driving compliance of Quality Standards and Quality Policies to ensure good quality product is produced and shipped to Mactac's customers.
Supporting facility by ensuring all departments are properly staffed with qualified employees, including administration of time off (Vacation/Personal Time) and schedules equipment against staffing requirements.
Reviewing production schedules to ensure the schedules can be achieved and are based on the priorities of maximizing production effectiveness and providing good customer service.
Focusing on employee development by conducting training sessions (safety, quality, SOPs, housekeeping). Coaches the machine problem troubleshooting process to develop employees to be self-sufficient in troubleshooting and part of the decision-making processes.
Responsible for reporting daily shift performance to the Operations Manager against established KPI's for items such as safety, quality, productivity, service, employee feedback, machinery, process, and facility issues.
Responsible for department projects to ensure overall effectiveness and successful implementation.
Acting as a safety champion and maintains a leadership role as a member of the Safety Steering Committee.
Maintaining and keeping an adequate inventory level of general Plant supplies. Monitors and analyzes fill rate efficiencies such as products picked, packed, shipped, and meeting the ship date. Initiates corrections in cooperation with and/or at the direction of the Department Manager and technical support personnel.
Serving as a technical resource to help formulate, monitor, and enforce goals of the area. This includes providing performance feedback, SOP implementation, problem solving and ensuring an atmosphere that fosters continuous improvement in a team environment.
Communicating company messages to employees; collects and responds to questions and concerns.
Acting as the first point of contact for employee issues and concerns and supports all Federal & State employment laws. As needed, consults with and utilizes the Human Resources Department.
Will have access and need to use the payroll processing system to help ensure all punches are accurate and answer time and attendance questions.
Traveling as required - about 5% of the time.
Performing other duties, as assigned and regular attendance is required.
Scope:
Decision Impact: Shift - 1st, Primarily 7am-5pm, flexibility as responsible for all 3 shifts
Department Responsibility: Factory Management
Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: Yes
Direct Reports: Yes
Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels. An employee will be required to stand, walk and sit with limited time spent in the office. Potential to be exposed to heights. Hearing, eye and foot protection are mandatory when entering the manufacturing area. Travel to other sites may be required as project assignments necessitate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Bachelor's or other advanced degree preferred in Engineering, Chemical, Biology, Business related field of study preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience, which includes supervisory responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with web handling and coating equipment, pressure-sensitive adhesives, labeling, or paper industries highly preferred; slitting/cutting/separating department experience a plus.
Experienced user of ERP, warehouse management system, Microsoft Office software suite required
Strong lean manufacturing experience especially in continuous improvement, elimination of waste, 5S, Kaizen events, and visual management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Legal authorization to work in the US isa required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation
Disclaimers:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
