Area Manager Steel Wax

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Oregon
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Portland
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LPC
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Operations
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On-Site
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Full Time
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Job Description SUMMARY Responsible for managing the activities of assigned manufacturing areas and following established procedures and approved processes. Responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes.  Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner.  May manage multiple shifts and/or departments. May manage production functions by delegation to Production Supervisors and/or shift/department leads.  

Area Manager positions are responsible for a greater span of control and/or require a greater level of demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and process skills than a Production Supervisor position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSpan of Control May be responsible for a greater than average number of production employees, numbers of and/or value of manufacturing machines.

Manufacturing Expertise Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply PCC budgeting process and financial management tools. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to understand and apply the PCC planning process.  Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply the PCC manufacturing processes in area of responsibility.  Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply “lean”, “TOC”, “interference management” and “NEI” processes in area of responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to manage more complex processes, procedures, and functions.

Principle Accountabilities Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury free work environment. Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company safety policies.

Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.

Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development.  Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.

Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.

Plans, organizes and supervises operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees.

Manages performance measures in area of responsibility.

Ensures that thru-put and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.

Works with employees to effectively resolve workplace issues, gives necessary feedback on employee performance.

Conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends/approves pay increases, transfers, promotions, discipline and terminations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and state and federal laws.

Interviews and hires (recommend for hire) employees. Is aware of and manages hiring process with consideration for affirmative action goals and EEO requirements.

Is responsible for training and developing subordinate supervisory staff to safely and effectively manage assigned production operations.

Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity,…