Department Manager of Blast

Arrow Finishing, Inc•Blaine, MN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Blast Manager is the entrepreneurial leader of the area and focuses on business operations thereby meeting the needs of shareholders within the organization while meeting or exceeding customer satisfaction in a safe and organized manner.

Requirements

Demonstrates Arrow Finishing Core Values
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school preferred
Five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of operations, including quoting, scheduling, production, procurement, and quality systems
Experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques
Strong ‘presence’ with customers in person and/or on the phone
Excellent communication skills (both written, presenting and verbal)
Highly organized and goal oriented
Assertive self-starter who is able to motivate others
Strong leader who can make decisions, but also comfortable delegating decision making where appropriate
Experience with lean manufacturing practices and quality initiatives/programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to develop, foster, and maintain a team-oriented work environment
Must have knowledge of or be able to learn the various types of services offered
Must understand the concept of process variables and controls to provide consistent results
Ability to acquire and maintain licenses to operate heavy equipment (forklift, hoist, boom-lift)
Ability to work and collaborate with others respectfully and professionally
Must be a highly motivated individual with the ability to make successful judgment calls with customer satisfaction and the organizations best interests in mind
Lift up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 30 lbs. on occasion
Ability to use hand tools requiring using fine dexterity and precision
Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, and bending for 8 hours as the position requires
Ability to withstand occasional odors and high decibel sounds

Nice To Haves

Prefer green belt or black belt

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, direct, coach, and evaluate the performance of direct reports
Support and build a culture based on the Core Values of Arrow Finishing
Write and deliver performance reviews and has periodic discussions on performance with direct reports ensuring accuracy, honesty, and timeliness of delivery
Effectively identify and address performance management issues as they arise. Give recognition in a timely manner for good performance
Lead hiring, training, terminations, and succession planning for team
Coordinate with People and Culture to address staffing needs
Develop and train key personnel to assist in the key processes
Ensure appropriate personnel are assigned tasks fitting their skillset
Monitor employee training to ensure all employees have an equal opportunity for success
Implement initiatives to promote a safety culture to drive toward zero incidents
Determine and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis for sources of OSHA recordable accidents, incidents, and near misses
Maintain a clean and organized department and ensure employees have the tools and resources necessary
Oversee the completion of safety audits and ensure findings are addressed timely
Oversee the accuracy of creation and development of first articles
Collaborate with Production Coordinator to optimize schedule attainment
Manage the overall productivity of Production Technicians to ensure rates are met and efficiency issues are addressed appropriately
Monitor workflow to ensure orders are processed using correct priority guides
Communicate with the quality department and sales on quality issues for resolution
Monitor and communicate company goals and initiatives to department personnel
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives with the objective of increasing customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and efficiency
Creates production schedule for incoming work
Support Technical Assistants and Team Leaders in their absence and during times of need
Ensure pricing is accurate and RFQs are addressed efficiently
Inform the Estimating, Sales, and Quality teams on process needs or customer needs
Regularly review pricing and profitability of recurring projects
Ensure customer communication from the Team is thorough, timely and professional
Assist with quoting special projects as necessary
Drives, develops and ensures compliance to standard operating procedures
Review and address all quality issues, in conjunction with the quality team to develop plans to mitigate recurring issues
Complete Process Changes, Part Holds, and Corrective Actions as they arise
Regularly audit the division to ensure policies, procedures and processes are being followed by all
Meet or exceed organizational goals for safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Manage all aspects of the production department and its processes
Coordinate tasks between a diverse group of individuals
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Benefits
Medica Passport Choice Network
Medica Elect Network
Medica VantagePlus Network
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Administered by Alerus: Save pre-tax money for medical expenses.
Annual Company Contribution
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $75 per month for meeting wellness goals, up to $900 a year.
Dental & Vision Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employer Paid
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Employee Paid
Income Protection
Life Insurance: A basic life insurance policy is provided to employees at no cost in the amount of $50,000, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
Short-term Disability Insurance: Coverage to protect your income during illness or injury for up to 12 weeks at 60% of your income, employee-paid.
Long-term Disability Insurance: Coverage to protect your income during illness or injury for the period following 12 weeks at 60% of your income, employer-paid.
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance: Supplemental coverage for unexpected events.
Whole Life with Long-Term Care: Coverage that combines life insurance with long-term care benefits.
Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members.
Financial Security
401(K) Retirement Plan: Save for your future with company match contributions. Arrow Finishing contributes to a Safe Harbor match of 100% of the first 3%, and 50% up to 2%.
Limited Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Set aside pre-tax money for dental, vision, and dependent care expenses.
Paid Time Accrued (PTA)
Generous Time Off: Accumulate paid time off based on years of service, starting the first week of employment. Newly hired employees accumulate 80 hours in their first year.
8 paid company holidays.
Wellness Programs
Medica Value Adds: Access to wellness resources and programs to support a healthy lifestyle.
My Health Rewards: Earn rewards for participating in health and wellness activities.
Employee Assistance Program
Milestone Anniversary Awards
Receive a bonus for achieving anniversary milestones; bonuses range from $100 to $5,000.
Educational Assistance
Up to $5,250 a year towards education supporting your role.
Payroll
Pay occurs every week on Thursdays.