Floating Department Manager - AWD

VT Industries•Holstein, IA

About The Position

The Floating Department Manager is a member of Production Leadership who supervises and coordinates production team activities and helps ensure production orders are completed accurately and on time. The role includes employee training, hiring, corrective actions, evaluations, performance appraisals, and maintaining employee records. The manager monitors production schedules and goals, product quality, workplace safety, housekeeping, and the proper functioning of machines and equipment. The position also promotes 5S and Lean practices and requires schedule flexibility to support production needs, including filling in on other shifts.

Requirements

General supervisory skills, including employee training, appraisals, and terminations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to document actions taken.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to identify, analyze, and improve processes.
Accountability for accurate and timely completion of production orders.
Previous production experience with a proven performance record.
Ability to accommodate changing schedules and fill in on other shifts as production needs require.

Responsibilities

Perform annual evaluations for team members.
Hire employees and take corrective actions for positions.
Promote a safe work environment and monitor employee practices and equipment for safety concerns.
Supervise and coordinate production team activities.
Monitor daily and weekly production schedules and goals.
Organize and assign employees' work duties.
Evaluate employee performance and complete timely appraisals.
Maintain accurate employee records.
Inspect product quality at each workstation.
Practice good housekeeping in all areas.
Ensure machines and equipment are functioning properly.
Promote 5S and Lean practices.
Accommodate production scheduling needs, including filling in on other shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.