Area Manager Manufacturing Plant- Nights

Position Overview

Wilsonart in Temple, TX currently has an opening for an Area Manager for our manufacturing team that will cover the overnight shift from 9 pm to 7 am.

• Promotions and Transfers
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training and Development
• Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents

At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide:

• Holiday Pay
• Generous Vacation time

• Lead the departments to create and achieve departmental goals to support the overall plant and business unit goals.
• Lead the continuous improvement effort of the area.
• Coordinate priorities and resources with peer-level managers for enhanced performance.
• Integrate 80/20 tools within the area of responsibility and manage improvements.
• Coordinate with technical resources to support volatile customer needs.
• Create department goals and corresponding metrics to support the business objectives.
• Communicate with departmental supervisors, foremen, and employees on the progress of achieving the area goals.
• Evaluate and manage the daily metrics and key performance measures.
• Ensure the organization’s quality goals are met through compliance with ISO procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Understand and manage cost drivers for the area and direct the organization’s focus on cost reduction.
• Ensure special projects are completed as required.
• Ensure monthly safety and goal meetings are conducted for all employees.
• Coordinate training and development of team members.
• Guide and develop feedback to supervisors for their professional and personal growth.
• Review and approve the annual performance evaluations and help others formulate goals.
• Understand and support the organization vision, mission, and goals.

• Strong leadership and management skills with demonstrated aptitude to accomplish goals with and through others.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and other pertinent rules and regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the product and its manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of NEMA and ISO standards applicable to the operations.
• Working knowledge and application of lean and six sigma tools.
• Ability to interact and lead problem solving with departments and peers within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence others within the organization.
• Ability to develop and manage an environment of trust, respect, and integrity within the workforce.
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Personal and professional commitment to integrity and the core values and ethics of Wilsonart.
• Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner using structured methodology; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills – assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Visionary Leadership – displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Change Management – develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Business Acumen – understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – works within approved budget; proactively develops and implements…