Team Manager
About the role
We’re looking for a Team Manager of Production in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This is an onsite position. As a part of the team, you will:
- Set and follow up targets for Manufacturing in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
- Review production schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers and coordinate production set-up with Team Leaders. Meet shop goals and customer expectations.
- Operate as a team within the shop and other areas related to production (materials, scheduling, purchasing, etc.) to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Responsible for the continuous improvement, leading 5S initiatives, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.
- Oversees team member development and hiring, ensuring compliance with legal and equal opportunity standards in collaboration with HR.
- Together with Factory, Safety and Quality Managers develop new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.
- Delivers Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and makes recommendations for wage increases.
- Assures compliance with Alfa Laval requirements including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.
- Makes recommendations for the annual shop budget and controls team expenses in order to meet approved budget.
- Ensures positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; fosters an attitude of responsibility and ownership.
Responsibilities
Drive customer order execution, according to agreed plan and in line with four priorities: sustainability, quality, delivery and cost. First line manager. Coordinate between different processes and support functions. Supervise employees engaged in the production process of air-cooled heat and wet surface exchangers. Monitor employee performance and coordinate workflow to ensure shop operates efficiently. Evenings and weekend work will be required on occasion.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, Associate’s degree and/or manufacturing certifications preferred, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years managing multiple employees with expertise in welding companies or industry expertise preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of the production of air cooled and wet surface heat exchangers used in the North American oil, gas and power industries preferred.
- Experience with systems & methodologies used in manufacturing to include 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen preferred.
- Knowledge & understanding of financial planning and development.
- Project work & implementation of business plans experience preferred.
- Experience with MS Office Suite – i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Strong Skills in time management, attention to details, written & verbal communications.
- Occasional travel as needed – 15%.
Qualifications
- Shop environment with high visibility on shop floor wearing proper PPE.
- Job requires walking majority of workday.
- Must be able to lift 45 pounds occasionally.
- Shop floor: Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Shop floor: Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
Skills
- High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Managing multiple employees with expertise in welding companies or industry expertise.
- Detailed knowledge of the production of air cooled and wet surface heat exchangers used in the North American oil, gas and power industries.
- Systems & methodologies used in manufacturing to include 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
- Financial planning and development.
- Project work & implementation of business plans.
- Experience with MS Office Suite – i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Time management, attention to details, written & verbal communications.
Benefits
Base salary for this role is typically $86,000.00 - $101,000.00 USD. We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.
Pay
The base salary for this role is typically $86,000.00 - $101,000.00 USD.
Schedule
Full time.