SUMMARY:

Coaches and manages people directly engaged in production and operating processes.  Responsible for a segment of the operations team, which includes all operational metrics and leadership and development of their direct reports. The subject matter process expert for the area.

WAGE TYPE:  Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven ability to effectively lead in an operational environment.
• Coordinates and monitors production processing across multiple shifts
  • Monitors and controls production process within established ranges.
  • Notifies Operations Manager as appropriate regarding production processing, including productivity, quality, and scheduling issues.
  • Monitors electrical and physical components of line to ensure efficient processing and notifies appropriate personnel of any problems.
  • Considered the technical expert of the shift and responsible for machine uptime, troubleshooting, and efficiency.
  • Provides technical hands-on support on equipment as needed
• Trains and develops operators.
  • Trains new operators on the line work instructions.
  • Trains operators on the safety and environmental procedures pertaining to the line.
  • Provides performance feedback to assist new operators in developing the skills necessary to perform their job. 
  • Responsible for their teams’ annual reviews. 
  • Monitors and directs performance of all operators to continually develop skills and safe work habits.
  • Understand measurement equipment
  • Understand blueprints and product prints
  • Ability to learn automated equipment and transfer knowledge of best troubleshooting methods and proper setup of equipment to operators
• Ensures that line personnel follow safety and environmental procedures.
  • Continuously monitors line for safety and environmental issues and notify appropriate personnel of problems.  
• Continually monitors line for productivity and quality improvements.
  • Operates lines adhering to established quality procedures.
  • Monitors production processes to identify productivity and quality improvements.
• Approximately 75% of time will be on the factory floor.
• Leadership Development for Team Leaders and others
• Change tools on equipment as needed.
• Communicates with internal customers regarding status, order and finishing requirements
• Provides technical advice to resolve problems and address value-added opportunities.
• Helps troubleshoot quality and process problems.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to:  Operations Manager
• Direct Reports:  Team Leaders

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years in related experience and/or training.

Minimum of 3 years of direct supervision/leadership experience

Preferred:  BS in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree. The successful candidate will have a key technical role in a high growth, high volume, fast-paced environment. Must be results driven, “hands-on”, ability to assess complex systems and make independent decisions, with a proven track record of delivering on stretch objectives.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Interpersonal communication skills necessary.

Other Skills:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical ability to solve problems

Physical Requirements:

TRAINING:  Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.