• Responsible for all activities and functions of the thermoforming department
• Coordinate production activities through planning with other departmental managers to help ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Work with the Director to implement KAIs to move the business towards using leading indicators; assist with cultural change by leveraging the Mission, Vision and Values of Bath Fitter
• Work with Plant Director and HR to ensure proper management of employee relations, conflict management, balancing of tasks, workforce planning, management of vacations and schedules
• Responsible for alignment with St Eustache Thermoforming department to ensure exchange of practices and knowledge to improve productivity and eliminate redundancy in initiatives where we have common goals
• Promote the Bath Fitter Management System including but not limited to the Problem-Solving Process, Excellence Audits, Staff Meeting, Physical Environment, and Visual Management
• Develop, maintain, and present budgets to management including staffing utilization, realistic technological needs, facility and equipment requirements or improvements
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Incorporate Lean principles to maintain shop floor organization and plant cleanliness
• Ensure the department operations promote the safety of employees and product
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed
• Provide departmental training to support department activities and functions
• Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet customer demands and manufacturing requirements at optimal efficiency • Monitor, track, and document all rejects, produced goods, raw materials, and labor rates
• Conduct daily meetings with all thermoforming staff
• Plan and execute departmental projects and meet projected deadlines
• Plan and aid in the design of new production equipment and processes
• Develop and maintain an effective organization through the initial interview, training, motivation, and performance review of all thermoforming employees
• Administer and maintain skill base pay documents and program
• Develop and maintain programs for sound employee relations
• Provide guidance and direction for employees to assist in their professional development
• Develop strong relationships with all plant employees
• Model the accepted behavior
• Plan and organize each production day
• Ability to problem solve and analyze skills
• Must be detail oriented and execute daily tasks flawlessly
• Support the goals of the organization
• Ability to accept responsibility of results and be held accountable
• Abide by all Bath Fitter policies and procedures
• Know the Supervisor’s role as the personal representative of Bath Fitter while on the job and act accordingly
• Continually evaluates plant layout utilization and suggests methods for improving
• Track and document maintenance needed for machinery, tools, cards, and other equipment
• Regular and reliable attendance is a must
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-year associates preferred; must have a High School Diploma, a related field, or equivalent or demonstrated ability to learn all required duties and responsibilities,
• Must have at least five (5+) years manufacturing experience and experience in supervising multiple departments
• Must be able to lift 10-25 lbs
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures and standard work instructions
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and other such CI tools and methods
• Experience in project and budget management
• Language Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to coordinate and meet deadlines
• Ability to read, reconcile and understand data and prepare reports
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Must take an analytical approach to job tasks, communicating effectively verbally and in writing, seeks continuous improvement, with an innovative and collaborative mind-set
• Mathematical Skills – Strong ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure
• Valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a US Passport
• Ability to travel as needed
Demonstrated Skills
• Mobilizing leadership
• Recognized competency and experience in matters of employee management
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills and the ability to work in and lead a team
• Result oriented, strong ability for organizing priorities
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships with internal clients through a consultative approach
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions; equipment and materials properly
• Strong teamwork and collaborative abilities
• Must have strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to work in a collaborative, inclusive, engaging environment and with a fast pace of results delivery
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Able to work within a constantly improving fast-paced environment
Technologies
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP software Navision (an asset)
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Nature of the Job Description
The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job should not be construed to constitute contractual of any kind or a contract of employment between Bath Fitter and an applicant or employee. The provisions of this job description have been developed at the discretion of Bath Fitter
