Production Area Manager

Responsible for leading and managing 3-5 production supervisors across three shifts in an industrial battery manufacturing plant. The Production Area Manager drives operational performance by fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and manufacturing efficiency while ensuring production goals are achieved. This position is located in Kansas City, KS, and requires on-site daily attendance. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily: Manage the distribution of product within the standards of budget, policies, procedures, priorities, and quality. Directly supervise shift supervisors. Develop and implement methods to improve productivity, space utilization, and quality. Assure compliance with all safety and health policies and procedures. Train and develop supervision to include hourly work force. Determine required staffing and maintain efficient use of hours. Monitor and assure housekeeping and orderliness throughout the department. Collaborate with maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency. Comply with current Quality Systems requirements. Support Lean Manufacturing procedures. Perform other work as assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager Education, Experience 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing-based setting; Bachelor's degree in a Business or Engineering discipline preferred Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. Lean six sigma experience considered a plus Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Collaborative/team based management style Strong interpersonal and communication skills with capability to convey ideas in concise and logical manner Drive and energy necessary to grow manufacturing throughput in a plant with expanding operations Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement, creativity and results Work Environment The role requires presence in industrial manufacturing and production areas. While on the manufacturing floor, employees may be exposed to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas.Industrial environment, both inside and outside the plant. The employee will be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, chemicals, heat and cold. Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting as necessary. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, respirator, safety glasses, and metatarsal guard shoes, etc., as outlined in established policy. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds Travel Occasional travel required for training, development, and support needs Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr