Manufacturing Leader I

BTD Manufacturing

13d•$62,882 - $94,350•Onsite

About The Position

Safety is the top priority at BTD, with an expectation that all employees adhere to safety policies, promptly report hazards or injuries, and contribute to safety improvements. This role involves supervising various manufacturing personnel, ensuring daily alignment with departmental objectives, and making independent decisions. The position requires managing production schedules to meet customer deadlines, overseeing payroll information, and ensuring employees are proficient with machinery before production runs. A key aspect is maintaining a safe work area and enforcing safety policies. Leadership responsibilities include establishing performance standards, monitoring employee performance, upholding company ethics and values, and managing all aspects of employee relations from hiring to problem resolution and development.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent plus two years of related technical or three years of related on the job training.
At least four years of recent supervisory manufacturing experience.
Strong oral, written, and listening communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality requirements, industrial engineering, and tool engineering.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate manufacturing production programs.
Proven public relations skills.
Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale.
Ability to operate general office equipment including manufacturing related applications on microcomputer.

Responsibilities

Communicates with Director of Operations daily to ensure alignment with BTD’s objectives.
Supervises Operators, Setup People, Setup Support People, Material Handlers, Inspectors, Programmers and others as may be assigned.
Communicates with employees daily to ensure they know and are carrying out BTD’s objectives, including safety, productivity, quality, and timeliness.
Makes decisions independently and consults management if necessary.
Uses production schedule to prioritize projects by shift for on-time delivery.
Manages payroll information, maintains vacation, holiday, and overtime for supervised employees.
Ensures employees are familiar with machine operations before production runs.
Monitors work area for safety and enforces safety policies, correcting deficiencies or escalating as appropriate.
Establishes performance standards, monitors employee performance, and focuses on areas of opportunity.
Maintains ethics and integrity congruent to the Company’s mission and values.
Hires, plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems; develops leadership in all people.