Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant manufacturing experience required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of management experience required.
- Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
Personal/Technical Skills:
- Working knowledge of kanban system, truck/delivery schedules, hazardous waste disposal, and inventory level management.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in forklift/material handling operation and hazardous waste handling.
- Ability maintain on-call flexibility and to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including weekends.
- Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, and machine operation.
- Basic math and analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
- Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
- Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities.
- Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
- Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
- Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
- Strong organization, time management, and planning skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Computer/Software:
- Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred.
- Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).