Principle Responsibilities:
Meet and exceed production goals set forth by plant management.
Responsible for minimizing down time
Responsible for daily checks of the machines in the department (Green Flesh Machines).
Develop new machine operators and trimmers with quality and safety behaviors
Responsible to check, guarantee a good use and guarantee safety condition of the fork lift machine for Catch Drivers in the department thru check list and visual check.
Manage employees to load drums on time to improve productivity.
Report to technical area when identify technical opportunities with hides produced.
Improve employee safety by identifying hazards and problem shooting solutions.
Proactively looks for ways to reduce cost
Look for continuous improvement in operating processes, procedures and encourages team member’s ownership of all processes
Manages hourly employee’s timecards, vacation requests and schedules ensuring accurate pay.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of all control points, equipment and resources.
Be responsible to asset a task for his employees in any moment of downtime, giving priority to finish side tasks and helping other areas.
To train employees on all operational procedures.
To define processes and methods, implementing preventive & corrective production actions.
Working Conditions:
Production settings
Exposure to various machinery and some chemicals
Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
High level of interaction with other departments and employees
50+ hours per week and weekends
Education:
High School Graduate or GED equivalent (preferred but not required) Experience:
1 year proven supervisory experience in the industry
Special Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
Bilingual skills helpful
Capable of independent decision making
Ability to be responsible for reporting any maintenance needed in area
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates integrity and fairness
Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
Desire for continuous improvement
Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
Basic computer knowledge required
Good organizational skills
Able to work assigned hours/days, including weekends as required
Good attendance and safety records
Relationships:Internal: Employees on the production, process, quality and other departments.Supervision of Personnel: 10-14 employeesManages: Hourly employeesEOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED
