Line Manager

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Line Manager for the facility in Phillipsburg, Kansas. The Line Manager will supervise employees and manufacturing equipment at a highly automated facility.  Aspects of the job include safety, quality and production.  Annual salary $125,000 - $175,000.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional duties may also be assigned.

• Promote the safety program with production team and enlist their help and feedback on safety observations and report safety concerns.
• Daily reporting, problem solving, process and equipment troubleshooting, operation of process equipment that is controlled primarily via an HMI, operation of some manual equipment, forklifts and other rolling equipment.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing processes and equipment to control processes to maximize quality and output.
• Provide assistance, guidance and supervision for daily projects and tasks.
• Provide for the training and development of production line staff.
• Use all resources available to cultivate a productive, positive and effective production team that emphasizes safety, quality, cleanliness and productiveness.
• Formulate and communicate action plans, task lists and priorities for production team when line is down for scheduled and un-scheduled stops.
• Formulate 5-S plans for assigned areas; assist in planning and executing these projects and tasks.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with maintenance department at all times to resolve, repair and prevent breakdowns, line stops, quality issues, safety concerns or any special cause variation.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with shipping department to maintain orderly and efficient flow of quality product.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with receiving department to maintain orderly and efficient flow of quality raw materials and supplies.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with Production and Operations Managers to deal effectively with all aspects of production and operations.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with HR department to deal effectively with all payroll, staffing and all other personnel needs.
• Review and approve the time cards of direct
• Promote a daily practice of looking for cost savings ideas and behaviors from all production personnel, management, support staff as well as your own ideas.
• Manage a process of thorough line inspection looking for any issues regarding quality, safety, maintenance, cleanliness or staff issues. Document and communicate any issues found.
• Check production schedules and seek feedback from current shift supervisors regarding problems or things that need to be done.
• Prepare notes or provide direct feedback of any special problems that come up during your shift to incoming supervisors at shift change.
• When problems arise with raw materials, sample plan or equipment, collect and analyze data to be used in correcting the problem.
• Assist in maintaining supplies necessary for production line.
• Promote the safety program with production team and enlist their help and feedback on safety observations and report safety concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                      

Supervises the team that operates the two shingle lines at Phillipsburg on a 24/7 operation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements  

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak communicate before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Skilled level of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Viso and Outlook.  SAP and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• High level of mechanical aptitude required. Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical and mechanical issues.

Preference

• Bachelor's degree
• Leadership experience
• Six Sigma Certification

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here 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 may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment.  The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits. 

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000