As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Coordinates the operations of all production departments in the unit. Ensures that production meets the goals of product quality, cost effectiveness, safe conditions, and customer satisfaction. Reports issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel problems.Lean training, certification preferred.Strong leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams.Must demonstrate participative problem solving, project management and continuous improvement skills.Advanced organizational and prioritization skills.Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)Strong analytical and computer skills (MS Office)Preferred, experience in a lean manufacturing environment.Supervises employees to ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies, practices and applicable UL standards.Ensure elimination of unsafe items from the operator pre-shift checklistDrive daily safety focus and cultureMake certain that team members avoid at risk behaviors and, when necessary, holds team accountable for unsafe actsMonthly safety meetings topic responsibilitiesConduct back shift drills (Fire and Tornado)HousekeepingFocused on equipment guardingReal time near miss focus and elimination of hazardsConducts daily shift meetings to convey shift-to-shift handoffs of production activities.Facilitate Culture developmentImproved team member engagementDirect information flow both directionsContinuous improvement.Ensures daily 6S through GEMBA walks.Machine efficienciesNew improvement opportunity identification using 80/20 techniquesForm and lead USa teams to reduce wasteUse the techniques above for accountable with team to drive improvements in safety, scrap, cost, quality, and throughputPartners with Engineering and Maintenance to identify, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities.OTIFContinuously communicate with distribution to ensure order completionGuides workflow by determining work priorities and allocating team manpowerSupports plant management with ongoing projects and trains production staff.Active role to ensure top projects are supported and moving forward to improve shop floor performance.Identify and implement projects to improve the bottom line (labor, scrap, usage)Ensure employees are crossed trained to level OT and production requirements.Work on identifying an action plan to continuously improve efficiencies and reduce OT.Work with scheduling to ensure product flow and labor match to meet demands.Work with HREnsure meals are ordered appropriately for team member appreciationApprove timesheetsAssist HR with disciplinary action implementation and follow up.New HiresAfter hours interviews and toursCheck off completion of trainingFosters a collaborative, self-directed work environmentAssign priorities to ensure top projects are completed (Utilize 80/20 principles)Performs other duties as assigned.Additional DutiesAdditional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.Physical Requirements and Environmental ConditionsAbility to maneuver through racks, aisles, and other areas of the plant. Could be asked to provide physical activity including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lifting (up to 50lbs), and walking (up to 80% of the day). Could be asked to operate equipment found in a manufacturing environment including, but not limited to, material handling equipment.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.