· Responsible for managing all operational aspects of the (Deply, Slitting, Testing, Pack-Out, and Backwinding) Conversion area.
· Lead behavior-based safety initiatives for the shift; ensure technicians plan safety into their daily routines and that safe work practices are followed.
· Plan, organize, supervise, and schedule manpower, equipment and other resources within issued policies, procedures, guidelines, and budgets.
· Assist in hiring new team members and oversee the on-boarding and on-the-job training for new and/or transferred employees.
· Assure the most effective operation of the production process; utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, and machine downtime.
· Manage employee performance and development.
· Provide leadership in identifying problems, troubleshooting, and solving issues affecting yield and equipment utilization.
· Maintain and analyze shift measures, conduct shift reporting, audit ERP for accuracy and variance; conduct weekly and monthly variance investigations, maintain and lead team in adherence to SOP’s/SOC’s (Standard Operating procedures/Standard Operating Conditions).
· Ensure consistent, equitable working relationships with all team members.
· Learn and utilize company systems; facilitate continuous improvement; participate in and lead meetings both within the production function as well as cross-functionally; and develop management and technical skills to enhance plant performance.
· Work with fellow supervisors and non-exempt team members to provide proactive safety, housekeeping, and quality leadership, and to ensure achievement of plant goals.
· Provide leadership for Continuous Improvement efforts.