About this role
Essential Functions:
• Lead daily production operations across multiple lines, areas, and/or shifts to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for Production Supervisors and Production Teams.
• Monitor key operational metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials teams to resolve operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Assist in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational strategies.
• Communicate production performance, challenges, and opportunities to plant leadership.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
• Passion For Excellence: Steps forward to address difficult situations and performance issues in a timely and respectful manner.
• Decision Making: Demonstrates decisiveness and sound judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Empowers & Develops: Empowers work teams to take ownership in achieving business objectives and delegates work to the appropriate level.
Qualifications Required:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications Desired:
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Multi-shift manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in automotive and/or glass manufacturing.
Other Requirements:
• Ability to work within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.