Job Description

Summary/Objective:

Proven leadership, collaboration and teamwork will enable you to succeed in the fast-paced, rapidly changing custom manufacturing environment at Northwire. Plans, coordinates, organizes, schedules and controls production processes. The main responsibilities are to ensure the efficient production of goods and services are of the right quantity, quality and cost through motivation, modeling, coaching, and performance management. In addition, responsibilities include managing the scheduling process, so products are produced on time to meet the demands of the customer.

Essential Functions:

1. Talent development and retention and performance management.
2. Plan and schedule production activities using Northwire ERP.
3. Manage the production process to ensure quality and on-time production
4. Assist in the development and achievement of production metrics, maintaining efficiency and quality
5. Manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
6. Monitor production and adjust the schedules as required.
7. Manage product standards and enforce quality-control programs.
8. Work with managers effectively to execute the policies and goals of the organization.
9. Participate in Lean Process Improvement activities, 5s, etc.
10. Keeping abreast of health and safety strategies.
11. Collaborate with various departments, such as purchasing, shipping, quality, etc. to prevent any delay in production and on time shipment.
12. Supervise and coach Team Members and appraise their work performance.
13. All other duties as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all Team Members to:

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
• Live and model the Vision, Mission Quality and Safety Policies
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
• Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate professional and respectful behavior in all situations and maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Support the delivery of high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.

Competencies:

1. Decisiveness
2. Ability to grasp complex concepts easily
3. Detail Oriented
4. Critical Thinking
5. Time Management
6. Ethical
7. Excellent planning, negotiating and organizational skills
8. Ability to lead a team to meet and exceed KPIs.
9. English Proficiency Level: C2 (Proficient)
10. Computer Skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibility:

Responsible for all aspects of leadership and management including but not limited to the following: Talent retention and acquisition, Performance Management, performance appraisals, terminations, Team Member development and project management.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a production environment with access to all areas of the company and Personal Protective Equipment is required.

Physical Demands:

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the TEAM Member is frequently required to talk or listen to fellow TEAM Members and direct reports.
3. Lifting up to 50 lbs. on infrequent basis is required.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.
5. Stand and work for long periods of time and bend or twist.
6. Must work on site daily in accordance with their schedule.

Expected Hours of Work:

Willingness to work extended hours as needed to complete work as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates or BA in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering, Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years of production lead/supervisory experience or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BA in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering, Business Management or equivalent experience.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the TEAM Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice

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