Line Manager

About the position

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Line Manager for the facility in Phillipsburg, Kansas. The Line Manager will supervise employees and manufacturing equipment at a highly automated facility. Aspects of the job include safety, quality and production. Annual salary $125,000 - $175,000.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety program with production team and enlist their help and feedback on safety observations and report safety concerns.
• Daily reporting, problem solving, process and equipment troubleshooting, operation of process equipment that is controlled primarily via an HMI, operation of some manual equipment, forklifts and other rolling equipment.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing processes and equipment to control processes to maximize quality and output.
• Provide assistance, guidance and supervision for daily projects and tasks.
• Provide for the training and development of production line staff.
• Use all resources available to cultivate a productive, positive and effective production team that emphasizes safety, quality, cleanliness and productiveness.
• Formulate and communicate action plans, task lists and priorities for production team when line is down for scheduled and un-scheduled stops.
• Formulate 5-S plans for assigned areas; assist in planning and executing these projects and tasks.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with maintenance department at all times to resolve, repair and prevent breakdowns, line stops, quality issues, safety concerns or any special cause variation.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with shipping department to maintain orderly and efficient flow of quality product.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with receiving department to maintain orderly and efficient flow of quality raw materials and supplies.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with Production and Operations Managers to deal effectively with all aspects of production and operations.
• Work closely and maintain effective communication with HR department to deal effectively with all payroll, staffing and all other personnel needs.
• Review and approve the time cards of direct reports.
• Promote a daily practice of looking for cost savings ideas and behaviors from all production personnel, management, support staff as well as your own ideas.
• Manage a process of thorough line inspection looking for any issues regarding quality, safety, maintenance, cleanliness or staff issues. Document and communicate any issues found.
• Check production schedules and seek feedback from current shift supervisors regarding problems or things that need to be done.
• Prepare notes or provide direct feedback of any special problems that come up during your shift to incoming supervisors at shift change.
• When problems arise with raw materials, sample plan or equipment, collect and analyze data to be used in correcting the problem.
• Assist in maintaining supplies necessary for production line.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak communicate before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Skilled level of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Viso and Outlook.
• SAP and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• High level of mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical and mechanical issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Leadership experience
• Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

• Group Health and Life Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan
• Other benefits