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Position: Area Leader Dryer
Location: Ripon, WI, USA
Experience Level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)
Experience Required: 5 Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Job Function: Manufacturing
Industry: Consumer Goods
Compensation: $111,000 - $120,000
Total Position: 1
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No
Job Description:
The Area Leader will have the opportunity to develop people and continuously improve the process for the area. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Area Leader is responsible for leading a department(s) and/or managing a core process(es) within the operation of the Ripon Plant. Areas may include one or more of the following: small chassis assembly, large chassis assembly, finishing – paint and porcelain, metal fabrication, press operations, plastics operations, and welding.
The Area Leader ensures continuous improvement activities with overall responsibility for safety, quality, and production within their area of responsibility. This role will achieve excellence through people management and development, driving employee engagement, and meeting or exceeding the expectations of our customers.
Responsibilities:
1. Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all team members.
2. Daily plant responsibilities include ensuring employees wear personal protective equipment; ensuring leaders/employees follow correct safety policy and procedures, and that proper training and awareness are provided.
3. Ensure team members are properly trained on the standard work in their area including areas of equipment operation, quality standards, and interpersonal skills required to perform their duties.
4. Provide support, coaching, and training to the Group Leaders/Supervisors under their supervision.
5. Continuously improve the visual factory by supporting 5S Bright/Clean/Clear.
6. Support day-to-day activities to maintain relationships with team members, meet scheduled production requirements, maintain quality, and improve efficiencies.
7. Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating goals and budgets.
8. Ensure customer satisfaction by driving customer feedback and driving successful new assembly procedures during new product launches.
9. Interact with the Union Steering Committee to ensure labor harmony.
10. Proactively build relationships within production, partnering with Environmental Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience/Education:
1. Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, or Engineering is required.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
4. Demonstrated experience working with lean tools and concepts.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, basic problem-solving and troubleshooting ability, along with proven leadership capabilities.
3. Must have an advanced understanding of process control and production scheduling.
Physical Requirements:
Position involves sitting for long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, and minimal lifting.
MUST HAVE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, or Engineering is required.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
3. Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
4. Demonstrated experience working with lean tools and concepts.
5. Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
6. Must have an advanced understanding of process control and production scheduling.
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