Operations Group Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Basic Function:

• Ensure the safety of your team, the quality of your processes, and manage capacity to achieve on time delivery and increase productivity (manage day-to-day operations)
• Provide daily leadership and training to the cell(s) to ensure customer demand is met
• Ensure their team members are supplied with material to maximize productivity of the team member/cell
• Drive continuous improvement and enhance the team spirit through the application of lean tools.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: GM/Operations Area Manager

Direct reports: Team members, up to 10 hourly employees.

Objective and Overview:

• Reinforce our lean vision and Duramark values
• Provide coaching to team members to help them become technically competent
• Take care of your team members (payroll, safety audits, tiered meetings, and recognition)
• Deliver to your customer (create schedules, coordinate team(s), document issues and collect data for problem solving)
• Ensure standard work is being followed and improve standard work through use of lean tools and visual management
• Participate in the site wide continuous improvement process by being part of kaizen events that are held in your area on a regular basis
• Lead the tier 1 meeting for cell(s), attend and report out in the tier 2 meeting with the Dir of Mfg./ Operations Area Manager
• Audit your processes (standard work, safety and quality procedures, product routings and BOM, and material flow)
• Show up to work on time
• Determine the completion timeline and monitor progress to keep projects on track and on schedule
• Communicate clear instructions to team members
• Create and distribute reports to update the company on the team’s progress

Key Metrics/Measurements:

• Revenue shipped
• External customer issues
• Internal customer issues
• Late line items to customers (internal and external)
• Productivity

Role Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Position Competencies:

• Able to develop teams motivate others and work with cross-functional teams, likes working with people
• Attention to detail and disciplined
• Ability and willingness to make decisions
• Dependable
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
• Computer skills (MRP software)

Decision Making:

• Coordinate with your peers and your work team to meet customer requirements
• Resolve employee issues, guided by company and department policy
• With your team members determine priorities for continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with HSA options
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401k matching up to 4% (100% vested right away)
• PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time
• 8.5 paid holidays/year
• Free coffee all day

DuraMark Core Values

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

• Give our Customers the Best Experience Possible

DO THE RIGHT THING

• Act with Integrity and Trust
• Confront the Hard Stuff
• Treat people how you would like to be treated

POSITIVE “GET IT DONE” ATTITUDE

• Adaptive to Change
• Work Hard and Have Fun
• Motivate others
• Committed to Quality and Execution

COLLABORATIVE TEAM PLAYER

• "Win as a Team" Mentality
• Creative Problem Solver
• Humble & Confident Contributor

PASSION TO GROW

• Achievement driven with a "Will to Win"
• Curious Learner
• Energetic Competitor

If you align with these core values, are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for the labeling industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at DuraMark Technologies.