FINISHING MANAGER

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC is a growing multinational supplier to the global appliance OEMs. With more than 70 years of expertise and innovation, we design and sell components and systems to the residential appliance industry (refrigeration, cooking, laundry), commercial refrigeration, HVAC, retail display, and home/office organizational markets.

About the role

The Onsite Finishing Manager will manage the Finishing area to meet daily production needs and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production performance on all shifts; all finishing supervisory personnel report to this position.
• Maintain all State Requirements regarding Environmental Issues.
• Ensure shop floor performance measurements meet company expectations (Output levels, Scrap levels, Expense budgets, Quality levels - PPM perform internal and external, Gross margin performance, Labor budgets).
• Implement, control, and maintain required shop floor disciplines to assure operational control.
• Maintain data integrity for all transactions performed by shop floor personnel.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through the cycle counting process.
• Oversee job duties and performance levels for the following areas: Nickel, Paint, Zinc, Finishing Supervisor.
• Execute and initiate training programs for shop floor personnel, including recommendations for program changes.
• Serve as a member of the scrap team, responsible for control and reduction of plant scrap to meet company objectives.
• Participate in maintenance projects and priorities through weekly maintenance project reviews.
• Interact daily with maintenance to ensure machine and plant maintenance meets performance expectations.
• Understand, educate, and control MRP Interactive modules: Shop Floor Control, Focused Factory.
• Execute all shop floor programs to enhance performance.
• Sign off on all engineering upgrades or equipment introduced to the shop floor; ensure upgrades are utilized and maintained to expected levels.
• Work closely with Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Engineering Manager to ensure proper installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Document and report any startup issues to Engineering or Maintenance for Corrective Action.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all Finishing Areas, including the plating line, zinc line, paint line, and the exterior of the building.
• Execute production schedules initiated by the Materials Department and react to schedule changes throughout the week.
• Ensure all customer ship schedules are met on time with expected quality levels.
• Adhere to and support the AAP quality policy and perform job duties in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Transfer accountability of direct reports to support and adhere to the quality policy and established quality procedures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing finishing environment.
• A technical degree or certification in the Finishing area is a plus (e.g., certification in Production and Inventory Control).
• Able to travel to other divisions when required.
• Detailed and hands-on oriented.
• English fluency.

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to loud noises.

Equipment Use

• Office machinery.
• Personal Protection Equipment when necessary.

Commitment to Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Caring for People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Improvement