Basic Job Functions:
Supervises and lead manufacturing team to meet the shift goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Throughput, Controls and Cost. Ensure that the coater pit stops / target change and area-in-charge activities are performed to the highest quality and acts as role model to the respective manufacturing team in the shift. Liaise with the related functional department for continuous improvement in the manufacturing operation.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise and motivate a team of Team Leaders and manufacturing operators in the manufacturing department in accordance with required quality standards and in a cost efficient manner.
- Lead, supervise and motivate a team of MFG operators in the manufacturing department.
- Good knowledge with excellent track record of leading, supervising, coaching and developing subordinates in terms of process knowledge and technical competency.
- Able to handle issues alone and adequately during customer interaction. Represent the group with support from the senior supervisor.
- Communicate within the organization, often outside the team. For routine matters, communication with outside the organization and/or with global team or vendors / consultants is essential. Adequate in both oral and written languages.
- Schedules and conduct shift meetings.
- Capable to lead in improvement projects and drives productivity in his/ her area of coverage with moderate supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge on Safety and Quality Systems (ISO 14K / ISO 18K / ISO 9001 / Environmental policies) Being a member in any of the systems is an added advantage.
- Knowledgeable in the TOC concept and able to apply effectively in work area.
- Able to use all basic and intermediate system tools effectively (JMP / HMI / Admin tools – Kronos / Concur / SAP / PR requisitions / 7 Steps problem solving tool / SPC).
- Intermediate with second level of troubleshooting skills and in problem solving techniques.
Leadership and Management Capabilities:
- Maintain and sustain a good working environment / culture (eg. ISO 14K, ISO 9001, 5S).
- Conduct employee performance reviews.
- Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
- Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Coordinate with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels.
- Capability to handle issues independently, as well as customer interaction. Represent the group to the Management
- Conducts on-the-job training of all employees.
- Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and parts.
- Adheres to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Assures that the equipment is properly maintained and troubleshoots where necessary.
- Responsible for effective communications levels and fosters team building.
- Oversee and understand the responsibilities of the team to properly manage the hazardous waste at the coaters.
- Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
- Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
- Other duties may be assigned
