Manufacturing Site Leader

Barry-Wehmiller•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Site Leader will work with leaders and teams of machinists and fabricators/engravers to manufacture high quality parts with a focus on efficiency, safety, and process improvement. This position will have four direct reports and will provide leadership for a team consisting of 70 total employees.

Requirements

Associates degree in Machine Tool/Fabrication Technology or related field, or similar Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of three years of experiencing leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using Lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Technical expertise in machining, fabrication/engraving, materials, blueprints, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing.
Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills.
Proven problem-solving skills, planning, and scheduling abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards.
Lead Manufacturing Team Leaders and team members in the operation of machine tools to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross training, and development.
Strong focus on achieving daily and monthly People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
Develop a high-performing team that supports a culture of continuous improvement and utilization of available resources and tools.
Identify and implement process improvements, oversee use of standard work processes, planning, prioritizing, and training.
Develop key metrics and utilize visuals to monitor and communicate key performance indicators.
Coach, develop, and empower leaders and team members to support and drive high levels of quality, productivity, and delivery to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Develop the skill and capability of roles to build base competencies and for cross-training.
Serve as a technical resource and assist with problem solving, determining the most efficient plans, monitoring rework and scrap and preventive solutions.
Monitor customer requirements against available capacity and shift resources to fulfil those requirements.
Perform all team member related actions including hiring, performance management, and development.
Provide detailed performance feedback to team members.
Proactively identify equipment issues and work closely with maintenance to plan and schedule preventive maintenance.
Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately.
Forecast / monitor monthly business financial commitments.
Perform all other duties as assigned.