Job Description:

Essential Function:

Accountable and responsible to the Plant Manager for meeting/exceeding performance targets (production, delivery, quality, cost, safety) via the efficient allocation and use of resources (equipment and personnel) in support of customer satisfaction. Coaches' production floor employees on the achievement of key performance metrics. Provides direction to implement, plan, develop, organize, and continuously improve production areas to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Collaborates with engineering, quality, and maintenance to minimize scrap and machine downtime. Responsible for the cross-training of employees to ensure flexibility of resource planning and increased workforce proficiency. Champions the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to achieve performance targets. Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned value streams/and or manufacturing work cells on the production floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and environmentally compliant work area that supports a culture where safety is a part of everything we do.
• Responsible for PSQDCC board is maintained and utilized daily, by following the standard work
• Track key performance indicators, develop/implement corrective actions, and uphold accountability systems.
• Drive and coach functional area to top quartile performance.
• Responsible for delivering results by way of committed volume, mix, and specifications on-time to customer requirements. This includes being agile and responsive to customer expectations.
• Responsible for operating the business at or below committed cost.
• Responsible for controlling, verifying and qualifying business and operating processes according to customer expectations, and constantly delivering higher performance at a lower cost.
• Develop and maintain compliance with the Silfex Quality Management System (Silfex Quality Cardinal Rules) and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures.
• Develop and adhere to standard operational and working practices (standard work) and continuously observe workers to ensure compliance with standards to currently established Process of Record (POR).
• Execute and model the Silfex Manufacturing System using Lean Manufacturing and other manufacturing strategies to achieve high levels of performance. Own the continuous improvement process for area of responsibility and ensure all employees are engaged in daily improvement activities.
• Recruits, hires, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
• Teaching, mentoring, and coaching employees on the key lean concepts, observation methods and the continuous improvement process, including their responsibilities to actively participate in the continuous improvement process.
• Identify training needs for supervisors and/or employees
• Execute the manufacturing schedules.
• Make work assignments when required.
• Plans and direct workforce utilization.
• Collaboratively manage work cell(s)/value stream(s) with technical Lead Person(s) and/or Supervisors driving continuous quality and performance improvements based on established metrics. Develop strong relationships with Engineering to assist with goal achievement.
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.
• Collaboration- working cross functionally to meet the company and customers' expectations and demands
• Agility- ability to be flexible as changing needs of the company dictate

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.

• Ability to work rotating 12 hour night shift across the week 6:00pm - 6:10am
• 4 to 6 years of experience in engineering or production management with a Bachelor's degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Knowledge of factory processes including engineering/technical support, production planning, staffing to meet delivery requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities, make sound decisions and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate and direct production personnel on night shift.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills - write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and respond to questions from managers, customers, other team members.
• Ability to work with mathematical fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to define and solve technical problems.

Physical Demands:

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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.