Shift Manager

Mission Statement As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company's values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry. Job Summary Job Overview A Shift Manager will be the Shift Leader for the day-to-day functions of their respective teams by managing associates and meeting the performance expectations based on planned output. Job Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop team in the execution of the daily production plan. Review production schedules and line capacity to make decisions concerning staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, with consideration for budgetary limitations and time constraints. Develop goals, measures, & reports to support key objectives defined by leadership. Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records. Provide summary information/reports on KPI performance to manufacturing leadership. Use technical expertise to identify solutions for problem-solving and improvement opportunities. Protect and properly manage the company's assets including plant, equipment, and inventory. Regularly audit the systems execution and provide feedback/direction to the Supervisors on completeness and accuracy. Evaluate the value stream and identify opportunities to eliminate non-value added steps in all manufacturing processes. Works to ensure consistent safety and systems training, implementation, and compliance across all shifts. Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality. Identify, participate in, and lead Lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement throughout production environment. Coach associates to achieve performance standards with regards to safety, quality and productivity. Provide formal (appraisals) and informal positive and corrective feedback to associates on an on-going basis to manage performance. Conduct shift meetings to communicate key information and to build group cohesion. Promote good employee relations via sound business practices, employee involvement in process improvement, and strong communication. Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management. Provide hiring recommendations for production-related positions. Job Requirements 4 year College Degree or equivalent education and work experiences 5 years or more manufacturing experience in a Supervisory role Knowledge of computer applications and functions Skill Set Must have a personality that lends itself to initiating and leading people to reach their fullest potential. Computer literate (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, etc...). Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Physical Requirements Required to work in a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to heat, noise and moving machinery, appropriate PPE should be worn. Must be able to work 8 or 12 hour shifts. Regularly required to stand and walk during full shift. Frequently required to grip, use hands, reach and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, crouch, and crawl. Mannington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr