Corrugating Area Leader - Finishing

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA!

Headquarters in Cleveland OH with regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling.

We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth.

The Area Leader is responsible for driving results through ownership, accountability, and hands-on leadership within their assigned Department. This role ensures the efficient flow of work orders, maintains a high standard of quality, and leads daily operations with a relentless focus on performance and detail. Area Leaders serve as the first level of escalation for problem-solving, communicate cross-functionally to eliminate roadblocks, and take initiative to motivate their team toward continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires strong multitasking skills, a deep understanding of performance metrics, and the ability to escalate issues effectively and decisively when needed.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESTake full ownership of work order progress, ensuring jobs flow efficiently through the department and meet delivery targets

Drive a results-oriented culture, setting the pace and expectations for daily execution and throughput

Lead by example in upholding all Safety requirements and company guidelines

Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve issues that impact delivery, quality, or safety

Reinforce a culture of ownership, communication, and continuous improvement

Maintain Hose Master standards for housekeeping and 5S; own the condition and organization of the area Ensure quality checks are completed accurately and consistently throughout the shift

Ensure completion of all preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled

Maintain a visible presence on the floor; proactively support operators, troubleshoot problems, and remove obstacles to success

Ensure employees are properly trained and competent before assigning tasks

Coordinate labor and machine assignments to hit daily production goals without sacrificing quality or safety

Run shift start-up meetings to align team priorities and communicate expectations

Identify and escalate unstaffed equipment issues; work with supervision to create action plans

Serve as a hands-on leader: step into any function as needed to support flow and results

Participate in and support Emergency Response protocols

Actively engage in Lean Daily Management practices and drive seamless shift-to-shift transitions

Provide first-level escalation support to operators; resolve issues or escalate to Supervisor when necessary

Ensure all operators have adequate tools, materials, and information to be successful

Regularly review and audit area procedures for clarity, accuracy, and sufficiency

Maintain and verify calibrated equipment and tools are in proper working order

Adhere to company purchasing limits and maintain integrity in resource use Responsible for area open and close procedures, including building security

Utilize hourly cell boards to track metrics, identify downtime, and escalate need for corrective action to Supervisor Support first-piece inspection sign-offs and…