Recycling Line Manager

Freudenberg•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages up to 4 Teams comprised of a Team Lead and Process Tech. Responsible for the safety of individuals through training and conducting regular safety audits for the line. Tracks and communicates KPIs for the area. Follows and enforces 5S housekeeping and Lean Principles. Coordinates daily schedule and communication to the production floor. Audits and maintains quality requirements as well as product specifications. Creates, reviews, and updates production line SOPs. Facilitates preventative maintenance tasks as assigned to teams. Evaluates all hourly personnel for safety, attendance, and performance. Supports process improvements for all select production lines through leading Green Belt and 6S projects. Supports Operations Excellence manager in training and execution of Lean and 6S methodology.

Requirements

2-5 years of Manufacturing experience required, plastics, textiles, or paper preferred.
Willingness to work hands-on with the operators as well as maintenance on problem solving and preventive maintenance / housekeeping tasks.
Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with various work disciplines.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, including periodic on-call assignments.
Proficient in basic math and some ability in higher math including statistics preferred.
Knowledge of 5S, LEAN, and Six Sigma.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or science discipline highly preferred.
Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages up to 4 Teams comprised of a Team Lead and Process Tech.
Responsible for safety of individuals through training and conducting regular safety audits for the line.
Tracks and communicates KPIs for area.
Follows and enforces 5S housekeeping and Lean Principles.
Coordinates daily schedule and communication to production floor.
Audits and maintains quality requirements as well as product specifications.
Creates, reviews, and updates production line SOPs.
Facilitates preventative maintenance tasks as assigned to teams.
Evaluates all hourly personnel for safety, attendance, and performance.
Supports process improvements for all select production lines through leading Green Belt and 6S projects.
Supports Operations Excellence manager in training and execution of Lean and 6S methodology.