Operations Manager - Weekend Shift

Description

 We are a leading producer of custom printed thermal transfer and direct thermal labels.  Heartland has a team-oriented, climate-controlled work environment.

Hours for this role are Friday, Saturday and Sunday (12-hour schedule). 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of production activities and operating workers, such as plant support, die cutter operators, press operators, coating machine operators, coating machine assistants, finishing operations, and table top operators for their respective shifts.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Understand and support the company’s Core Values
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of labels
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Partner with Training Manager to advise on employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
• Develop and promote team members to fill leadership positions on the shift
• Confer with other leadership to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts
• Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and be prepared to report out on production results
• Confer with human resources and management to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Recommend or implement measures to improve safety, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, and promotions
• Enforce safety and housekeeping regulations
• Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

KPI’s

• Safety
• Quality
• Waste
• Turnover

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others’ messages and intent, and received and processes feedback.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

Preferred Experience:

• Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) in Manufacturing or Printing 
• Five (5) plus years of experience in manufacturing as a Press Operator
• Five (5) plus years of experience in Supervision or Management
• Knowledge of LEAN and/or Six Sigma processes

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

• Experience in indirect supervision or management of people
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and CRM systems

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

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