Finish Shop Department Manager

Responsibilities

• Create a productive work environment that follows safety standards.
• Accountable for meeting quality, productivity, delivery, and safety goals.
• Set clear expectations for production areas and individual employees.
• Provide employees with the tools and training they need for success.
• Execute the Daily Production Schedule
• Lead and manage employees and work areas to prepare, plan, and achieve daily quotas.
• Adjust employee assignments and priorities as needed to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments and Plant Managers to identify issues, communicate effectively, and achieve daily and weekly goals.
• Continuously Improve the Team
• Train employees, encourage teamwork, and cross-training.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset by identifying, communicating, and implementing process enhancements and waste reduction.
• Communicate process changes, updated standards, and expectations to employees and management.
• Observe, identify, document, and resolve problems.
• Continuous Focus on Safety
• Conduct safety inspections in all Finish Department areas.
• Maintain ongoing cleanliness and organization within the Finish Department.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, ensure required certifications, and provide employee training.
• Monitor the Finish Department to ensure ongoing compliance with OSHA regulations.

Requirements and Skills

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Build trust, communicate effectively, and hold employees and work groups accountable for following processes to achieve production goals.
• Develop, lead, and coach work groups to maximize engagement and participation in achieving objectives.
• Woodworking and finish knowledge are a plus.
• Communicate effectively with all employees, both verbally and in writing.
• Hold individuals and teams accountable.
• Demonstrate a process-oriented approach.
• Be a self-starter who is well-organized and able to plan and execute tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn all positions within the Finish Area.