Manufacturing Unit Leader

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Job Description As a Manufacturing Unit Leader, you'll be the driving force behind operational success, championing both people and processes to achieve remarkable results. This pivotal role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to create a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Strategic Leadership & Performance Management Strategic Accountability:
Take ownership of key strategic initiatives, operational targets, and functional goals that directly impact business success

Priority Management:
Orchestrate and drive all manufacturing unit activities with clear prioritization

Resource Optimization:
Develop and manage the manufacturing unit's budget and staffing levels to ensure optimal resource allocation

Goal Setting & Communication:
Establish and communicate ambitious SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) goals that inspire your team to excellence

Change Leadership:
Proactively initiate and champion change initiatives to ensure both short and long-term SQDC goals are consistently achieved

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Performance Cascading:
Transform high-level manufacturing targets into specific, actionable goals for individual lines, areas, and workplaces TMS Cycle Management:
Lead the Total Manufacturing System cycle, providing clear 24-hour direction for the entire manufacturing unitDTM Leadership:
Spearhead Daily Team Management activities, creating effective work processes like Continuous Improvement Lists (CIL) and Control Lists (CL)
Improvement Programs:
Champion BDPS (Business Driven Production System) and CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives throughout your manufacturing unit Production Scheduling:
Partner with Logistics to establish production schedules and monitor delivery performance against targets

Leadership Excellence & Team Development Operational Mastery:
Develop expertise in operations, people management, and Line Central Organization (LCO)
Floor Presence:
Spend over 50% of your time on the production floor, actively engaging with teams and processes

Leadership Impact:
Demonstrate sound leadership, reliable decision-making, and appropriate ownership of organizational objectives

Team Development:
Mentor Line Central Organization to drive results through production excellence, associate capability development, and ownership

Problem Resolution:
Address manufacturing issues promptly while exemplifying servant leadership principles

Performance Management & Associate Development Performance Reviews:
Conduct comprehensive annual performance evaluations while ensuring each team member has an active development plan Regular Check-ins:
Hold consistent one-on-one meetings with team members to review performance and facilitate professional growth

Associate Assessment:
Ensure timely, accurate evaluations of hourly associates through effective coaching activities

Issue Resolution:
Collaborate with associates to address concerns, partnering with HR when appropriate

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management, Engineering or a related field and 5 years manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment with demonstrated progressive and dynamic leadership experience

Experience with the industry standard of cell structured organizations.

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