Mgr, Shift - 3rd Shift

SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Hickory, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Manager provides leadership and direction to assigned employees while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position is responsible for managing departmental and plant resources, monitoring processes, meeting deadlines, and identifying and facilitating solutions to operate effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

People Management & Development - Promotes & Develops a Learning Organization
Understands position competencies
Promotes & drives continuous improvement culture
Delegation & Accountability skills
Goal oriented
Leadership & Influencing Skills - Collaborative Interpersonal Skills, Tremendous Energy, Exudes Trust, Integrity, Building Relationships, Wide Span of Control.
Tremendous energy for change
Strong collaborative & influencing skills
High trust & integrity levels
Effective communicator
Relationship builder
Proactive planning and execution
Self-Management Skills - Finish what you start, Self Confidence, Plan Daily Activities, Positive Attitude, Developed Resilience
Resilient to failure
Self-starter
Self-Confident
Well organized & disciplined
Solid problem-solving skills
Priority Setter
Attention to detail
Data Management - Organization/Design/Analysis, Attention to Detail
Data interpretation skills - Fact based decisions
Strong organizational skills and document management
Work Experience/Education Level - (Cross Functional Experience) - Apply Knowledge of operations in making both decisions and development of strategies.
0-3 years related experience
High School graduate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Comprehends technical documents
Understands LSS & maintenance W.O. system
Understands safety, health & environmental regulations as related to the plant
History of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
Transactional Knowledge & Process Design
Knowledge of technical aspect of facility
Knowledge Safety and Compliance Regulations
Develops and refines facility main programs
Driver of facility operational cost savings
Lean Six Sigma techniques (TIMWOOD)
Negotiation Skills
Ability to understand and communicate strategic plans
Ability to navigate contractual language
Technical & Automation Competency - Computer Operations, Programming Logic, Acquisition, Installation, Implementation of systems, hardware and equipment.
Understand theory and practice.
Industry knowledge of Best Practices
Understanding of building systems, electrical and mechanical functions
Knowledge of all operational procedures
Understanding of state and federal regulations
Knowledge of local fire systems, inspections, and regulations
Knowledge of ERT protocols
Special Projects - Continuous Improvement
Possess vision/direction to establish targets for continuous improvement
Ability to organize/justify project ROI
Project management skills and ability to understand resource requirements
Complete initial Yellow Belt training
Training Management/ Certifications (Time to Competency) - Leverage Training skills to develop organization for retainment, growth, and recruitment.
Understands competency requirements, gaps and training needs by position and operating platform
Ability to develop and instruct training materials i.e. Safety, security, and work instructions
Business Judgement - Decision making & critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
Willing to take calculated risk based on experience & reward
Self-assured decision making
Agile thinking - ability to develop critical solutions
Financial Acumen - Apply Math, Statistics, accounting, budgeting and human resources to establish & measure progress towards goals.
Knowledge of corporate profit measures, such as EBITDA
Knowledge of cost drivers and improvement targets
Solid understanding of material, labor, overhead costs and variance measures
Management Soft Skills - Embrace Uncertainty, Engage Complexity, Elicit Information, Team Management, Evoke the human system (People First)
Facilitation / presentation skills
Ability to develop cohesive team
Ability to provide critical feedback
Ability to reduce complex to simple

Responsibilities

Supervise employees in their respective jobs, assign workloads, evaluate performance annually, approve employee timecards, and initiate employee changes
Direct training programs within the department to ensure employees are properly trained and any necessary retraining occurs
Ensure proper communication between employees and management is maintained
Maintain required production records and report these records to management as required
Report on needed materials to keep department operating without downtime, consult with purchasing and scheduling to avoid material shortages, and supervise material handling and inventory control procedures to maintain appropriate inventories
Work closely with management and HR concerning activities impacting shift employees
Consult with the plants’ engineers and management on maintenance issues and changes in processes
Collaborate with other shift supervisors and departments to ensure maximum results
Recommend changes in equipment/workforce requirements necessary to meet assigned production schedules and demands, to improve quality and lower manufacturing costs, facilitate safety, fire protection, and housekeeping programs are observed
Observe production operations, analyze quality data to ensure compliance with manufacturing and product specs, and ensure departmental equipment is appropriately maintained
Investigate accidents which might occur to ensure the health and welfare of employees
Participate in company sponsored and self-development programs, facilitate employee team meetings while providing guidance and support to employees