1st Shift Milling Assistant Manager in at Pequot Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior members of Pequot Manufacturing’s leadership team reporting to Thru-Put Manager or other designated managerial level personnel. Depending on the department structure, an Assistant Manager may perform the key responsibilities of a Team Leader or Shift Lead. Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications; while striving for on-time delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Resolves higher level personnel grievances from Operations employees, following Company policy and procedures. Time management and attendance; check time sheets to confirm hours worked, time off requests, attendance line, and monitors attendance in accordance with the company’s Attendance Policy.
• Performance reviews; sets employee development path; holds employees accountable to policies; executes disciplinary actions and documents in Taleo and works constructively to resolve conflicts.
• Scheduling crossover work with various departments, schedules department employees’ work hours and approximate overtime to achieve maximum thru-put.
• Manages entire NCMR and RMA processes and seeks timely resolutions; works with other department leadership to mitigate quality issues as they arise.
• Charged with overall department communication: Department meetings, scheduling board and transitional meetings between shifts.
• Provides leadership & direction for all tier leadership levels within production operations. Actions strive to maximize resources to produce quality products and services while striving for on-time delivery.
• Oversee and directs Maintenance requests and operations with regards to daily priorities and concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Time management and attendance; check time sheets to confirm hours worked, time off requests, attendance line, and monitors attendance in accordance with the company’s Attendance Policy.
• Performance reviews; sets employee development path; holds employees accountable to policies; executes disciplinary actions and documents in Taleo and works constructively to resolve conflicts.
• Scheduling crossover work with various departments, schedules department employees’ work hours and approximate overtime to achieve maximum thru-put.
• Manages entire NCMR and RMA processes and seeks timely resolutions; works with other department leadership to mitigate quality issues as they arise.
• Charged with overall department communication: Department meetings, scheduling board and transitional meetings between shifts.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Degree not necessarily required; successful production manager demonstrates leadership and business acumen; understands job shop manufacturing uniqueness.

Experience: Previous experience which would demonstrate the ability to effectively carry out the essential functions of the position. Generally, this position would require several years of experience within a high level production environment.

Computer Skills Ability to use a personal computer and related programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word as well as manufacturing job shop software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)

Bend or Twist F (Frequently)

10 lbs. or less F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs. F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs. O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs. O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs. O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to hear machine tool operations)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective footwear/steel toe & safety eyewear when in the manufacturing areas.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.