Responsibilities
Drive a positive safety culture within the factory and organization by following and applying the Gorbel safety standards and practices.
Exhibit Gorbel core behavioral values of integrity, positive people in a positive environment, extraordinary customer experience, and future-oriented.
Lead teams to drive results for the entire factory on key performance metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Manage employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner including the application of established policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing training and employee development including cross-training.
Effectively communicate with direct reports, peers, and leadership on a regular basis including safety huddles, company communications, daily huddles, quality reviews, customer feedback, etc.
Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in place to ensure production goals are met.
Ensure manufacturing processes are followed and actively drive continuous improvement.
Lead root cause investigations, corrective action/preventative action implementations for safety, quality, people, and production-related issues.
Lead 6S, kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
Provide regular vital conversations with frequent reinforcing and redirecting feedback.
Regularly conduct safety, quality, and process audits to ensure positive results and drive improvement.
Deliver results with a high level of independence and self-motivated behaviors.
All other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2+ years experience in manufacturing and leadership preferred
Associates degree or higher preferred
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, ERP software, and other computer software
Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing
Must demonstrate excellent people management skills
Ability to manage project work to completion
Ability to effectively communicate across the organization including internal customers and suppliers
Ability to travel domestically as needed, < 10%
Work Environment
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required.
Able to climb portable ladders
Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift.
Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
