• Perform other related duties as assigned.   • Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety.   • Create and sustain a safe work environment.   • Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.   • Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action.   • Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.   • Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell Quality System Procedures.   • Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality System Audits.   • Implement process improvements designed to improve quality system metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering.   • In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established delivery objectives.   • Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses.   • Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department.   • Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained.   • Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required.   • Lead and conduct effective meetings.   • Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.   • Maintain accurate training records.   • Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.   • Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.   • Develop and administer performance evaluations.   • Effectively manage performance.   • Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process.   • Attend in house and outside training sessions.   • Attend local professional associations.   • Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.  

Minimum Qualifications

        • BS degree preferred or equivalent experience.   • Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.   • Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing project management and process improvement role, or 5 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a team of 10 employees or more, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.   • Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.   • Experience leading in a "change environment".   • Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.  

Preferred Qualifications

         

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

        • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.   • Strong time management skills.   • Strong analytical skills.   • Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.   • Good oral and written communication skills.   • Good organization skills   • Must be responsible and dependable.   • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates.   • Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities.   • Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.  

Working & Environmental Conditions

     

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