Superintendent-Production – Vinyl Products
| Company | Westlake |
|---|---|
| Location | Brownsville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study with emphasis on technical competencies
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, plastics preferred
- Knowledge and experience in material control, engineering, quality and maintenance
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, WCM, LEAN)
- Recognized leader who leads by example
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences
- Results driven with ability to manage change while creating a positive environment
- Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Proficiency in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to make effective decisions
- Excel in planning, executing and managing projects
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment
- Manage day-to-day operations of a 24/7 production operation providing direction to achieve site objectives
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures
- Facilitate safety training and complete all incident investigations and reporting
- Manage operational metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce costs, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service
- Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures with consistency across all shifts
- Identify opportunities and help provide support for resolution. Set clear expectations and maintain accountability
- Drive lean management methodology implementation across department
- Track staffing requirements and hire new employees as needed
- Develop competencies and skills of direct reports and support training initiatives
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower and equipment to manage efficient workflow
- Delegate responsibility and recognize, develop, train and utilize talents and capabilities of all shift personnel
- Partner with engineering, maintenance and quality departments to ensure all quality standards, practices, testing and metrics are administered and adhered to and prioritize sequence of actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as scrap reduction initiatives and quality/innovations
- Successfully complete professional development initiatives and promote developmental opportunities to shift personnel
- Spearhead projects, as needed and/or assigned, that solve current business problems and /or directly contribute to long-term business objectives
- Available on call 24/7 and during emergency situations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plastics preferred