Department Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-shift production department (24/7 & 50 – 100 employees)
• Direct Reports include Shift Supervisors and Team Leads
• Determine staffing requirements based on annual budget production plan with input from Plant Director and Production Manager
• Make adjustments as production demands change
• Percapitally plan and layout job assignments in accordance with production schedules, to ensure efficient and effective production flow
• Utilize shift pass down document to communicate assignments and for informational purposes
• Proactively coordinate material needs and/or address shortages with production/inventory control department
• Ensure the proper use of Shop Floor Connect (production tracking system) to collect data from Employees and Team Leads for evaluating work center and employee performance
• Proactively eliminate waste utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools
• Champion continuous improvement culture in Department
• Ensure that work performed meets or exceeds established quality standards and customer order criteria
• Support/Maintain Wanzl quality system
• Ensure that all shifts are working towards common goals in the core metrics of Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Cost and 5S, are cooperating fully, and that plan metrics are achieved
• Utilizing the tools in place to manage the following KPI’s (subject to change) currently Hours per Cart, Direct Labor per Cart, OT %, Absenteeism %, Work Orders Open vs. Received, Hours Prescence vs. Standard, and Schedule Attainment %. These Metric will be reported daily at the Shop Floor Management boards
• Ensure Safety through the systematic elimination of Safety hazards, starting from risk assessments and based on working conditions and behaviors management
• Lead by example with plant Safety guidelines and coach immediately when non compliances are found
• Set goals and coach team on methodologies to reach these goals using Lean Manufacturing Tools, (5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone diagrams etc.)
• Must coach in teaching first perspective when addressing inadequacies
• Establish and maintain a rigid 5S process in the department
• Maintain immaculate housekeeping and eliminate safety hazards
• Define and acquire tools and supplies needed to help associates understand the role that 5S plays in their and the company’s success in conjunction with Lean Methodologies
• Manage Skills Matrix and training plan for the department
• Update Skills matrix weekly to advance flexibility of associates in different areas within department
• Manage low performers evaluation process for the department
• Train Supervisors and Team Leads according to their skills metrics
• Select and hire new team members
• Foster a continuous Improvement mindset and systematically improve processes efficiency
• Foster a “Management by Facts” and PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) mindset within the team
• Reinforce Escalation Procedure
• Define and assure Standard Work within the Department
• Must set and reinforce internal Team goals with the Plant’s goals
• Manage all ADP payroll requirements in a timely and accurate manner
• Must be diligent when approving employee work hours in ADP and the understanding of the pay and attendance codes
• In conjunction with Maintenance and Tooling Managers, develop operator preventative maintenance tasks
• Enforce all Company policies and procedures; maintain discipline, increase morale, and improve employee relations including recommending terminations, transfers, promotions, and wage adjustments
• Maintain an issue free work environment
• Model Wanzl Key behaviors and leadership values: Can-do, will-do attitude; Integrity; Creativity and innovation; Rigorous execution; and Teamwork

  Skills And Experience

  • Bachelor of Science Degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years Supervisory Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Results driven
  • Understanding of world class manufacturing methods
  • Ability to work independently with demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities; strong planning/organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills; written & verbal
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products
  • Experience with MRP operating system
  • Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing Tools
  • Strong Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus