The Role
Reporting to the Senior Business Unit Manager, this role has overall responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery/Throughput, Cost and People in the department. The role will take direction from the Senior Business Unit Manager on plant priorities to meet the targets for the department in line with business needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for the identification of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.
Will be accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Operators through effective communication e.g. team briefings, regular interaction on the shop floor, involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams.
* Is accountable for ensuring the daily plan is adhered to, and achieved by the production team
* Is responsible for achieving throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets by reviewing and planning for:
* daily, weekly, and quarterly labor
* equipment, tooling and supply requirements
* Will establish priorities relating to plant requirements, communicating with supporting departments to ensure business needs are met
* Will lead the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
* Accountable for daily analysis of variable labor costs, working with Production Supervisors and Team l...