Job Summary:
This role has leadership responsibility and accountability for manufacturing operations within your respective plant.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides leadership, direction, and counseling to 50+ manufacturing personnel to improve health and safety, reduce downtime, continuously improve product quality and consistency, and increase productivity in the manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance, facilities, and equipment. Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines. Effectively hire, onboard, train, and maintain adequate number of personnel. Ensure that all employees on his/her shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions.
• Work in conjunction with Plant Manager and Human Resources to report potential employee relations issues, counsel employees and administer disciplinary actions in accordance with the Company’s policy.
• Participate in staff selection and recruitment process.
• Understands and enforces all work rules and regulations and maintains a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements.
• Promotes positive employee relations and supports all Company policies and objectives regarding fair employment practices.
• Communicate with employees about performance expectations and be able to proactively discuss performance that falls below job expectations and coach and train as necessary.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function related Quality, and Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in team building, mentorship, and growth to optimize performance as well as skills in organizational change management.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and ability to make quick decisions in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to multitask, interact professionally and work cooperatively with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer copier, scanner, and mobile phone/radio.
• Proficient computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Supervisory role, in a Manufacturing environment.
• Highschool diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in a technical, mechanical, or core business field is preferred.
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• Current OSHA certification preferred.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement activities, Lean Management, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 15% to other Lane locations and occasional out of state meetings.
• Ability to lift, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures.
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for up to ten (10) hours at a time.