Team Manager - Production at C23901 Alfa Laval Inc (US) in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Job Description:

• Responsible for the continuous improvement, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.


• Drives the Team Member development and the Team Member hiring process and works with HR to ensure compliance with legal and equal opportunity hiring practices.


• Together with Factory, Safety and Quality Managers develops new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.


• Delivers Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and makes recommendations for wage increases.


• Assures compliance to Alfa Laval ACE requirements including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.


• Monitors key performance indicators and drives the analysis and identification of opportunities for improvement. Sets and follows up targets set for the teams, broken down from the factory level.


• Works with the site EH&S specialist to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.


• Works with Quality Assurance on customer claim resolution and drives process improvements so that future claims are prevented.


• Defines and communicates work assignments to shop personnel. Monitors progress of work and address issues as needed (ex. re-allocation of resources, alternate sequencing of jobs, resolution of operational/technical issues, etc.).


• Assesses and communicates staffing, equipment, and outsourcing needs of the teams


• Monitors and takes action to eliminate waste and drive down manufacturing costs. Assures effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment (ex. Reduction of set-up and cycle times, etc.)


• ‘Owner’ of team equipment including correct usage, and preventative maintenance.


• Works with Maintenance department to ensure clear division of activities between operator maintenance and maintenance department preventative maintenance schedules.


• Drives team performance through prioritization and hands-on development of Standard Operating Procedures.


• Engages with Safety, Quality, Product, and Factory management to ensure these functional area requirements are included in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).


• Gives input to the development of the annual shop budget. Controls team expenses in order to meet approved budget.


• Responsible for team area cleanliness and implementation of cleaning routines.


• Involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.


• Interfaces with Sales Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling and other members of the Production team relative to planning and scheduling of work orders and cost estimation of product.


• Ensures effective and frequent communication with shop personnel related to company and departmental developments.


• Conducts daily team status board meetings to ensure employee management communications and continuous improvements.


• Ensures positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; fosters an attitude of responsibility and ownership.


• Assists Factory Manager with other tasks as needed.


• Supply Team Manager (Assembly) works with logistics and sales to ensure timely shipment and invoicing of customer orders.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; Post high school training and/or manufacturing certifications preferred.


• Minimum of 3 yrs. managing multiple employees in an industrial products mfg. environment


• Detailed knowledge of the production of air cooled heat exchangers used in the North American oil, gas and power industries


• Experience with systems & methodologies used in manufacturing to include 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen preferred


• Knowledge & understanding of financial planning and development


• Project work experience


• Experience with implementation of business plans


• Experience with MS Office Suite and Lotus Notes Email


• Strong Skills in time management, attention to details, written & verbal communications


• Ability to speak multiple languages a plus


• Occasional travel as needed

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment and/or motor vehicle use):

• Job requires walking 60% of work day.


• Must be able to lift 45 pounds occasionally.


• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs)


• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and noise level in the work environment is often loud.

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