Production Area Lead

Major Activities & Key Challenges:

• Responsible for the entire 3-shift production organization for CVW area of Howmet Wheel Systems’ Cleveland forge plant.
• Focus on continuous improvement to achieve OEE, value add, and financial goals as it pertains to the production organization and develop the salaried/hourly organization in continuous improvement.
• Utilize adequate resources to meet customer demand while remaining within financial goals set forth by organizations.
• Manage all issues related to production labor, and develop a working relationship with union leadership.
• Develop the salaried workforce to drive improvement across all measures of the organization
• Design and maintain a scale-able organizational structure that can meet fluctuating demand
• Guide the production team appropriately to ensure a highest level of reporting accuracy in Oracle.
• Own the accuracy and thoroughness of downtime reporting through Vorne.
• Prepare the production plan each month.
• Ensure Environmental Health and Safety leadership and direction are in place and effective within the Manufacturing facilities.
• Reinvigorate processes to drive positive change in the areas of safety, people, quality, output and cost
  

Environment, Health & Safety Requirements :

• This position involves some degree of exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in an interior work environment. While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full Personal Protective Equipment to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.
• This position requires physical activity such as walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and be responsive after normal working hours for support.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 5 years supervisory experience with increasing responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build a strong team
• Strong problem solving, judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience/certification in lean principals
• Demonstrated record of making continuous improvements
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, Oracle