Production Area Manager Job at Helena Industries

Helena Industries Des Moines, IA 50317

From $70,000 a year

Organizes, plans, and directs activities assigned to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations. Directs line personnel on the purpose and value of jobs, tasks, and procedures in the processing and packaging of products in the assigned area.

Provides direction consistent with the Plant’s goals and trains personnel in all areas by matching skills and motivation factors with job requirements. Performs work in a safe, responsible manner by following all safety rules and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include one or more of the following:

Directs the Area personnel across multiple shifts in quality line performance by ensuring that all formulations and packaging meet customer specifications including taking corrective and preventive actions for packaging delays in the assigned area.

Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares work schedules, staffs positions, and sets deadlines to insure maximum efficiency of workflow and timely completion of products. Evaluates current operating procedures and implements alternative methods designed for improvement of work.

Manages the line preparation for the next day’s work to ensure it is completed 24 hours in advance including setting up equipment as needed.

Develops both a production and personnel schedule in conjunction with
Production Supervisors and/or Crew Leaders that satisfactorily meets

customers’ demands while ensuring maximum efficiency by giving work directions and resolving problems.

Maintains an understanding of all QA methodology for products managed to ensure that all quality requirements, processes, and procedures are met. Provides training in all phases of production operation, including operation of equipment, safety, packaging, and line troubleshooting and maintenance.

Monitors and maintains throughput rates and on-stream time to achieve maximum operational efficiency.

Manages inventory costs of process and packaging lines by daily review of lab data and raw materials consumption and comparing to expected results and makes process and personnel adjustments as needed.

Determines mixture of full-time and temporary worker needs based on production schedule and customer needs. Manages headcount to minimize overtime.

Establishes relationships with customers that support RAPIDS core values and Trusted Resource brand in the industry.

Ensures that all production personnel enter accurate and timely data / recording of production transactions in OPM. Audit and trains personnel on use of PDA for labor assignment to batches and activities.

Analyzes all production reports and consolidates into management and customer reports.

Creates and conducts management and customer presentations.

Enforces adherence to all plant safety rules and regulations in assigned area.

Performs housekeeping audits and ensures that corrective actions are taken by personnel on the assigned shift in the assigned area to maintain a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility.

Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises Production Leaders and other line personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Helena’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering or related field and five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or a High School diploma and 10 years of manufacturing experience of which 5 must be supervisory experience. HII manufacturing experience is preferred.

OTHER SKILL AND ABILITIES:

Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Excellent presentation skills

Leadership skills.

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, EPA laws, and industrial hygiene.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Oracle a plus.

Ability to use computer to record labor hours and communicate with management and customers as needed.

Mechanical aptitude.

Ability to complete spill management training.

Lift truck operator certification.

Must be available to work over 40 hours as needed.

Must be capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical.

Must be able to travel by various means

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in extreme heat (non-weather) and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

Work Location: In person




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