What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Unit Manager position at Surf Search Inc?
The Business Unit Manager is accountable for the department performance in the areas of production, safety, and quality to meet operating objectives; drive efficiency and profitability while maximizing return on assets. Directly accountable for driving results through the proper management of technologies as well as the development and training of all team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fully accountable for the Manufacturing P&L of the area.
- Ensure all lines and processes are engineered for success while verifying the theory of operation is understood and applied. Verify that all equipment is maintained and compliant with the appropriate engineering standards to deliver safe, quality products at optimal cost according with plans.
- Support product innovation by providing operational point of view during the new product development
- Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short & long-term performance goals. Ensure the team morale is high and committed to continuously delivering extraordinary results.
- Lead team of 80 to 100 hourly Manufacturing associates with varying levels of experience and education.
- Leverage automation to streamline processes, minimize human error and reduce overall production costs.
- Prioritize manufacturing the right way. Product Quality, Line Throughput and Asset Care will follow by default.
- Coach team members to use analytical methods to facilitate problem solving on the floor. Be a data driven leader
- Maintain our cultural identity of Friendly, Competent and Available.
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes. Develop an strong bench of talent.
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement that meets or exceeds the company’s expectations.
- Establish clear performance and behavioral expectations for all employees, provide feedback on results.
- Systematically lead the identification and elimination of losses resulting in improvements in safety, quality, costs, inventory and time.
- Achieve all Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety & Motivation KPI objectives.
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