Shift Manager - 2nd Shift

Overview :

The Shift Production Manager will be accountable for planning, directing, and managing production and operation work activities and the resources necessary for the shifts production. Essential functions of this position include the functional supervision of all production staff, scheduling and directing the resources to meet production schedules, and overseeing the daily efficiency of process lines. The Shift Manager will ensure adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect, assuring the safety, quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities :

• Provide guidance, direction, and motivation to Production and Operations to encourage ownership of results at all levels.
• Overall responsibility for the efficient startup, operation and rundown of assigned production lines based on the production schedule.
• Analyze the daily cost variance report to investigate performance efficiencies, labor variances, product scrap, and raw materials used.
• Advance the department culture with an integrated approach to production and quality, based on teamwork and cooperation.
• Collaborate with other management, engineering, and quality assurance personnel to resolve production problems and recommend measures to improve the operations and utilization of machines and equipment.
• Review productions processing schedules to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and work assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations and quality, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Recommend and / or manage continuous improvement in a way that engages employees and functional partners in a systematic, effective and collaborative manner.
• Work with other Shift Production Manager to evaluate production jobs and create comprehensive training guides that outline position training requirements and training timelines.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to measure and track improvements in shift performance.
• Provide direction and leadership in the resolution of technical, production-related and quality problems to assure completion.
• Ensure deviations are investigated fully, driving root cause analysis for corrective action.
• Lead the department through both tactical and strategic initiatives in accordance with established company procedures, safety and quality standards and government or regulatory guidelines
• Drive 5S implementation / practices while generating and implementing process and / or productivity improvements.
• Ensure strict observance of all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform all other work as required by the Company.

Qualifications :

PHYSYCAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently

required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The

employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50

pounds. The vision requirements include : close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust

focus.

Salary : 90,000 / yr 20% annual bonus based on performance

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