This position is responsible for the top Operations priorities within their respective manufacturing areas:  Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.  The position also has direct impact on the Cost priority by making effective decisions on expenses.  They are the first line leader for the personnel in their respective area and will be the main point of contact for all day-to-day communication and other operator interactions.       This position also should demonstrate good leadership practices in relation with the Company’s interests.  Conduct Tier 1 meetings, update production metrics, CI board owner for the shift, input on performance management and hiring decisions, and maintain area to meet 6S standards.

Safety:Enforces use of proper safety equipment and adherence to company Safety policies to ensure work is performed in a safe mannerReports and assist with investigation for all incidents (spills, near-misses, accidents, etc.) within AreaQuality:Ensures compliance with internal Quality standardsLeads assigned team in ISO compliance and assist with root cause identification and corrective actionsProvides requested input on CAR investigationsDelivery:Allocates resources (staffing, materials, etc.) within assigned team to ensure attainment of production schedule for AreaContinuous Improvement: Works on projects (CI, A3, Kaizen, etc.) as assigned by Shift SupervisorOwns issue resolution at the Tier 1 levelLeads daily Tier 1 meeting; attends daily Tier 2 meetingOwner of CI and Tier 1 board and associated metricsPeople: Participates/provides input to Shift Supervisor for hiring and termination actions for his/her assigned team; participates in interviewsEntry/Review of Employee timecard recordsPreparation of Employee Performance ReviewsOwns Cross-Training within assigned Area; identifies high potential Operators within Team who could learn other AreasOwns successful transition of new Operators received from Ops TrainingCoaches/mentors/develops Operators within assigned AreaOther:Maintains communication with Shift SupervisorInstitutes company changes as directed by the Shift SupervisorParticipates on committees, cross-functional projects, etc. as assigned

Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Knowledge:     

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.  Basic business computer skills required (Microsoft Office etc.). Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: 

Have the ability to become certified on:

Forklift operationPertinent OSHA requirementsLean principles

Disclaimers: Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The anticipated compensation for this position is between $27.71 and $40.19/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate and may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, experience, and work location. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base hourly rate for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.

Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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