Job Description

Responsible and accountable for the management of all aspects of shop floor operations through the direct reporting of lead supervisor and/or supervisor subordinates in one or more departments. Managers are responsible for multiple departments as assigned across all applicable shifts.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and accountable for performance and goal attainment as defined by the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS).
• Develop and manage a culture of discipline to consistently deliver superior safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance through continuous improvement.
• Participate in non-conforming product and process alerts and champion corrective and preventative actions focused on mitigating the re-occurrence and/or magnitude of potential future failures.
• Create, manage, maintain, and ensure operations are executed in compliance with established standard work instructions, training plans, layered process audit and controlled documentation processes.
• Participate in the capital / expense planning and realization process in their areas.
• Lead, participate in, and execute continuous improvement activities including value stream mapping events.
• Manage, develop, and provide performance feedback to subordinates.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; or 5 years previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in lean tool knowledge and application.
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen activities and Six Sigma processes.
• Demonstrated successful leadership, including personnel and organization development.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department and across the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with external customers.
• Ability to function at a high level of effectiveness, flexibility, independence, and initiative without daily interaction with management.
• Demonstrated successful capability to resolve conflict over sensitive or complex issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.
• Familiarity with the cabinet industry and product.
• Familiarity with Toyota Production System, Danaher Business Systems, or similar Operating Systems