Senior Finishing Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Erlanger, KY, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different
, play different
.

The Sr. Finishing Manager Operations will be responsible for leading all Finishing department operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products that meet customer delivery requirements. The role develops supervisors, team leaders, and employees; drives operational excellence through safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives; and partners across Operations, Planning, and HR to achieve business objectives and build a high-performing, engaged workforce.

The role will take part in cross-department coordination and assist in developing strategic initiatives.

• Assists in the execution of Production schedules and provides timely responses to production and personnel issues. Ensures subordinates do the same through continuous training.
• Fosters a healthy team environment, ensuring employee accountability and outstanding team performance. Works across the different finishing areas to identify opportunities of cross training and development of individuals and teams to improve overall performance. Develops team leaders in each area.
• Works closely with the Vice President of Operations, other Operations Managers, HR and Planning to coordinate on-time delivery of 1 st quality product the 1 st time. Puts team goals first and works to tear down boundaries between functional areas.
• Aids in establishing training and development programs for employees within the area of responsibility, ensuring that the training is delivered in an effective manner.
• Ensures timely communications of performance or other key information to all affected personnel.
• Models company values at all times, and is an employee advocate and promoter of quality, safety and productivity.
• Ensures people are properly trained and are following safety (including proper PPE) and quality procedures.
• Leads the development of teams and team leaders at the floor level in the finishing department.
• Determines staffing requirements and re-deploys resources as needed to address any shifting manning needs, or changes in priorities and schedules
• Includes safety considerations in all department meetings and regular interactions to raise awareness of the team to perform their tasks in a consistently safe manner
• Institutes and maintains good housekeeping standards in accordance with a sustained 5S program
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, others, or to property.
• Exemplary attendance and shift flexibility is an essential element of the role
• Performs assignments as directed by management.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management
• 5-7 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting
• Experience with standardized work procedures, e.g. ISO 9001, written job instructions, job aides
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing philosophies, e.g. Quick Changeover (SMED), TPM, Visual workplace (5S), pull manufacturing, Kanban cards,…