Job Summary:

Responsible for day to day operations of the manufacturing cell. Coordinates and plans work schedules. Assists in the moving of material throughout the facility and/or cells as required. Performs direct labor/value added tasks within the cell as required. Sets up and run necessary meetings. Acts as a liaison between all other support functions, i.e., Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Maintenance, CCT and Quality Control. Requires an understanding of the business/manufacturing environment. Monitors and controls spending to budgets. Manages day-to-day personnel issues. Manages employee performance and discipline issues, utilizing appropriate support from Human Resources and/or appropriate Manager.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains safe working environment, ensures safety procedures are followed, and provides for proper housekeeping in all work centers.

• Works Environmental, Health and Safety to evaluate requirements of the department. Recommends improvements as required.

• Performs all administrative functions necessary.

• Ensures quality procedures are implemented and that activities in the manufacturing area are performed according to quality standard and procedures.

• Monitors and maintains cell absenteeism and disciplinary records. Documents absenteeism and discipline problems and recommends various course of action as required.

• Monitors and documents direct employee performance evaluations and recommends salary increases.

• Identifies employee training needs and coordinates proper training. Develops training plans; monitors training records.

• Evaluates labor requirements for daily and weekly schedules to support planning and customer service.

• Authorizes the transfer and disposal of all Hazardous Waste resulting from processes within the work department.

• Assists management in the creation and proper execution of the budget and spending plan(s).

• Conducts and documents regularly department meetings. Keeps employees informed of all pertinent information as directed by management.

• Ability to perform multiple direct labor/value added tasks as deemed necessary. Such tasks include but not limited to: operating various machinery, hand and power tools; mechanical assembly functions; test functions; material handling; sand blasting; gasket cutting and other manufacturing floor functions.

• Measure and report on manufacturing KPI, in support of customer service excellence and audit/certification requirements.

• Work with Process Engineering to review and suggest updates to Work Instructions for best practices.

• Identify inaccuracies in BOM's and Routes and work with team to rectify such discrepancies.

• Identify areas of continuous improvement including but not limited to improving delivery, identifying cost savings and eliminating redundancy.

Complexity of Duties:

• Works under general direction and independently. Provides direction to the cells guided by established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency.

• Monitors work operations on a daily basis requiring thorough knowledge of the cell and the ability to perform all critical functions within that cell.

• Erroneous decisions or failure to get results will cause delays in manufacturing schedules and/or result in the allocation of additional resources.

• Works closely with leads and management. Requires the ability to work as a team player to solve complex problems and make decisions that affect the entire manufacturing floor.

• Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., exposure to noise and variable temperatures.

• Ability to work under pressure and make unpopular decisions. Ability to manage multiple issues of varying complexity simultaneously.

Essential Skills:

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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Advanced interpersonal skills. Ability to function as a team player.

• Ability to supervise others and to manage and evaluate work performance effectively and objectively.

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D methodology.

• Ability to perform various manufacturing functions requiring manual dexterity and lifting abilities.

• Ability to operate hand/power tools and machinery.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree preferred

• 4-6 years of demonstrated experience in supervisory manufacturing environment

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to direct the operations of a cell.

• Ability to direct the work of others and manage day to day employee issues.

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.

• Ability to perform multiple manufacturing functions and work in an uncomfortable environment.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Exposure to high levels of heat, noise and fumes while in the plant environment.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job 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. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $85,000 - $87,000/annually depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($85,000 - $87,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered "leveled" positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant's skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a "leveled" based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.