Production Shift Manager (2nd Shift)Shift: 2nd Shift
Dessert Holdings is looking for a
Production Shift Manager (2nd Shift) to be based in
Aurora, CO. The Production Shift Manager reports to the Assistant Plant Manager and is directly responsible for leading their assigned production shift by working hand in hand with their direct reports - production supervisors. This role will be accountable for maximizing production effectiveness by establishing and maintaining standard work, attaining company KPI's (Key Performance Indicators), and developing continuous improvement methods. This person will be focused on the achievement of zero accidents, zero quality defects, and zero unplanned controllable downtime. In addition, this role will be responsible for sustainable results through the continuous development of our people.
The typical hiring range for this role is $90,000 to $110,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coaches, counsels, mentors, and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities of first-level supervisors and others within their department.
- Ensure compliance with the company's safety programs & standards and foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
- Motivate, direct, hire, coach and develop a diverse, high performing team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
- Effectively translate plant goals & objectives to all levels of the organization ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
- Recognize potential problems with the production schedule and initiate measures to eliminate or reduce their impact.
- Help define & implement short-, medium-, and long-term actions to improve safety, operating efficiency, quality, and productivity throughout the entire value chain.
- Achieve key performance indicators and drive the necessary improvement for on-time delivery, productivity, project management, quality, safety, and other key process areas.
- Ensure the team is fully cross trained and lead direct reports to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Promote & enable professional and technical development of staff.
- Assess Supervisor job performance and provide open feedback.
- Leverages continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability.
QUALIFICATIONS: - At least 2 years leadership experience in a related industry with experience managing other professional positions.
- Proven experience in manufacturing leadership with process-oriented operations.
- High school diploma. Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
- Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing implementation and/or Six Sigma training/certifications (working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools is heavily preferred).
- PC Proficient in email, reading/writing reports and creating effective MS Excel spread sheets.
- Have a working understanding of Quality Management Systems.
- Have a working understanding of Occupational Health & Safety standards and best practices.
- Proven leadership expertise through previous production management experience with both people management and resource allocation.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Stooping, kneeling, or bending.
- Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
- Must be able to speak and hear.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
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