Supervisor, Production; Anodize

Wausau Window and Wall Systems

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures which support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position.
• Responsible for the safety of his/her personnel. To accomplish these objectives, talks with employees about all safety rules, instructing them about the proper use of the machines and encourages the employees to notify him/her immediately of any machine problems or breakdowns.
• Occasionally takes the employees on safety inspection tours and periodically reviews all emergency procedures.
• In addition to this, encourages employees to use first aid and to report all major and minor injuries promptly.
• Also encourages employees to suggest ways to make the area or operation safer. Enforces all safety and housekeeping rules and uses disciplinary action as needed. Responsible for implementation of the approved job rotation plan in support of corporate safety objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining all quality standards. To accomplish this objective, continually educates all employees concerning the quality of our products by instructing them on the proper use of their equipment, explaining to them the quality guidelines for their operation and how their operation fits into the final production of the unit. Informs employees of problems found in audits and/or inspections. Additionally, conducts a proper follow-up on all customer complaints and instructs employees on proper repairs, scrap and salvage.
• Responsible for improving the labor efficiency of the department and maintaining the budgeted unit cost. To accomplish this, implements all planned improvements according to the schedule and continues to examine each operation for improvement and encourages others to seek out ways to improve their operation. Keeps everyone informed of the current cost objectives and makes appropriate changes in the operations to meet the varying production rates.
• Responsible for maintaining a low level of absenteeism. To accomplish this, explains the importance of daily attendance and of calling in if attendance isn't possible. Asks the employees the reason for their absence, keeping employees informed of their current absence rate, the overall department average and the departmental goal. Enforces excessive absentee policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of order completions on schedule. Accomplishes this by keeping up to date on all delinquent orders and other aspects of scheduling. Takes necessary steps to assure that the area has the necessary material to adequately reach quotas, takes necessary steps to assure there is enough workable equipment to meet quotas, and additionally uses preventative maintenance to help prevent machine shutdown.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of employee morale within the department. To accomplish this, properly orients all new employees and follows up on that orientation. Encourages all employees to read their handbooks and bulletin boards, keeps employees informed about changes in Corporation policy, and encourages a one-to-one relationship with everyone. Encourages a team effort attitude and utilizes discipline as needed to maintain Corporation policy and a good attitude within the department.
• Responsible for two-way communication with management and service functions. Responsible for lateral communication with other managers.
• Responsible for one-to-one communication with employees. To improve employee communications, holds department meetings as outlined in the major objectives.
• Responsible for improving his/her skills in technical, physical, mental and mechanical areas that concern his/her department.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement events in relation to both cost and quality/safety.
• Manages area based on the assigned Lean Management Systems and Criteria.
• Must consistently demonstrate support and leadership in CI/lean activities through education of team, identification of improvement opportunities, and active participation in events.

• Participates in EFCO's Continuous…