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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership in production management, focusing on achieving throughput, quality, and safety standards while fostering team development and continuous improvement. Proficient in utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency and resolve production challenges.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership in Production ManagementContinuous Improvement MethodologiesSix Sigma CertificationSafety Principles KnowledgeProficiency in Microsoft Office
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Continuous ImprovementRoot-Cause AnalysisManufacturing TroubleshootingSchedule Management5S StandardsQuality Management SystemEquipment UtilizationPerformance MetricsHSE RequirementsDecision-Making
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam BuildingCoachingAdaptabilityProfessionalism
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma White BeltSix Sigma Green Belt
Industry Keywords
Production Team LeadershipSchedule AdherenceQuality ControlCustomer Complaint ResolutionPreventive Maintenance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide daily leadership and longer-term direction for the production team
- Lead shift performance to achieve throughput, scrap, run-rate, schedule-adherence, and equipment-utilization targets
- Maintain HSE requirements across supervised employees and production areas
- Reinforce adherence to the Quality Management System and applicable Control Plans
- Partner with Planning to address schedule requirements and adjust for material, equipment, or labor constraints
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Planning, and Quality to resolve operating issues
- Participate in customer-complaint and non-conformance processes
- Submit maintenance work orders and coordinate with Maintenance during preventive-maintenance cycles
- Establish daily communication through team meetings and shift direction
- Coach, guide, and develop production employees and Shift Leads
- Lead or participate in continuous-improvement initiatives while sustaining 5S standards
- Make decisions regarding staffing, schedule changes, manufacturing-process issues, safety, quality, and production capacity
- Work approximately 75% on the plant floor and 25% in an office environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma required; community college or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Formal training in Continuous Improvement
- Six Sigma White Belt or Green Belt preferred
- One to two years of supervisory experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong knowledge of safety principles and 5S standards
- Knowledge of continuous-improvement methods, including 8D and 5 Why
- Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and business partners
- Ability to establish priorities, develop practical solutions, and act with urgency
- Professionalism and steady performance when working under pressure
- Sound judgment in root-cause analysis, manufacturing troubleshooting, labor and equipment planning, employee coaching, and schedule management
- Leadership approach grounded in team building, coaching, adaptability, collaboration, decision-making, safety intervention, initiative, and constructive performance under pressure
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA contributions
- 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
- Attractive incentive bonus plans
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Wellness incentives
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on fitness, shopping and travel through Blue365, LifeMart and more
- Flexible work arrangements (where possible)
- Competitive salaries
- Annual incentives
- Paid vacation days
- Education assistance programs
- Corporate discounts
- Service milestone awards and recognition opportunities
- Mental health support resources, including the Headversity mental health and wellness platform
- Free, confidential access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Personalized training, development and mentoring programs
- LinkedIn Learning access for all employees
- Paid Impact Day
- Company events, social gatherings and team building activities