Our client is a leading global producer of building materials, glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems.  They employ over 15,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 30 countries

Job Details:

The Senior Production/Operations Leader will report to the Plant Manager and will be accountable for managing the safety and productivity of the manufacturing operations.

Job Expectations:

In addition to Leadership Accountabilities Expectations by Job Level, this position is responsible to:

• Ensure a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and build a culture where safety is a first priority; train and develop employee to safely perform their jobs

• Develop and manage the manufacturing department budget annual productivity goals and other department objectives as assigned by the Plant Leader

• Responsible for the efficient operation and production output of one or more of the production assets in a single facility – always seeking ways to deliver lower cost.

• Provide leadership and support to meet/exceed shift productivity goals

• Develop and manage the quality and product measurement systems to provide a consistent quality product

• Responsible for the scheduling of assets in the most efficient manner and also accuracy of information reported

• Establish and effectively communicate department goals and objectives

• Establish/maintain a culture of employee ownership and responsibility

• Establish and manage an environment of continuous improvement

Key Competencies:

Inspirational Leadership and Strong People motivational skills

Strong Operational Planning skills

Analytics,

Creativity,

Customer Driven

Essential Functions:

• Ability to weigh various alternatives and utilize sound business judgment when making recommendations and decisions

• Ability to communicate clearly and authoritatively

• Ability to learn and apply a wide array of business, manufacturing, mechanical concepts, product specification information as well as regulatory and policy requirements

• Ability to lead and motivate peers, upper managers and subordinates