Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains front-line employees.
• Organizes, directs, and oversees the schedules and work of front-line employees.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.  
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the continued transformation of operations to a world class lean manufacturing culture.
• Creation and implementation of the Adams Production System using various modern tools as appropriate in order to support continuous improvement in areas such as safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and scrap.
• Sustains and administers continuous improvement activities that will drive lean methodologies
• Experienced strategic planner with qualitative and quantifiable results
• A visionary leader that exemplifies company values and ensures company strategic goals are understood and met by all team members. Motivates and empowers the team.
• Develops staff and organization with vision to support future company goals and objectives
• Committed to the values of ATS
• Collaborates with other managers and supervisors to coordinate activities in and among departments.
• Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and assesses production data.
• Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects.
• Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills.  
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.
• Develops and implements procedures and strategies to ensure a safe work environment.  
• Collaborates with other departmental managers to develop and execute budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Thorough understanding of safety and health laws, regulations, and policies.
• Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field, or equivalent industry work experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• At least three years of supervisory experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the plant.   
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. 
• Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.