Metals Manufacturing Shift Lead- IL

Key Performance Indicators: Effective Leadership, Safety Compliance, Production Efficiency, Process/Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Integrity & Accuracy, OSHA & EPA Compliance, Cost Containment/Improvement, Effective Equipment/Resource Utilization.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Leadership:- Overall Responsibility of warehouse operations including but not limited to Safety, Housekeeping. 5S, Lean, On Time Customer Delivery, Production Efficiency and Effectivity, Cost Control, Inventory Accuracy, Shipping, Receiving, Employee Development and Compliance.

  • Provide effective leadership to all direct and indirect reports to create/maintain an efficient, cost effective organization while creating a safe and enjoyable work environment.
  • Responsible for the hiring and performance review for all warehouse personnel in conjunction with Human Resources.
  • Develop and implement quantitative goals and objectives for all direct and indirect reports that will support Operations, UPM and ONI Key Strategic Objectives.
  • Through annual performance reviews, identify and implement personal development/training plans for direct and indirect reports.
  • Responsible for the training and development of all direct and indirect employees related to unacceptable performance, behavior and personal career development goals.

• HS&E/Compliance:

• Accountability for all aspects OSHA & EPA compliance related to warehouse operations.

• Continuous Improvement:- Working with CI Manager, develop, implement, and maintain an environment of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture at all levels of the warehouse operations.

• 5S/Lean: Working with CI Manager, implement, enforce and maintain an environment of 5S and Lean concepts to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency

• • Productivity/Metrics/Operations:- Ensure daily production/shipment schedules are executed and achieved in an efficient manner.
  • Actively track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly KPI/Metrics and develop/implement actions to address gaps in performance.

• Responsible for warehouse cost control by actively developing and tracking cost and cost savings/avoidance projects achieving year over year cost reductions related to operational expenses.

• Inventory:

• Quality:- Fully support and enforce compliance with all ISO requirements.

• Ethics/Compliance:

• Maintain a working environment that embodies the UPM and ONI Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.

Position Scope:

• Leadership – Direct/Indirect Reports varies by location

Attributes/Skills Required:

• Solid and proven coaching/leadership skills

• Strong communication (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make sound decisions under high-pressure situations.

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.

• Strong analytical and interpretations skills.

• Ability to perform in an environment fostering teamwork and results.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience/Education:

• Associate Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified Required (or a path of certification identified)
• A minimum of 5 years proven effective leadership skills
• A minimum of 5 years manufacturing/distribution/warehouse experience