Recycling Line Manager

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• Manages up 4 Teams comprised of a Team Lead and Process Tech.

• Responsible for safety of individuals through training and conducting regular safety audits for the line

• Tracks and communicates KPIs for area

• Follows and enforces 5S housekeeping and Lean Principles

• Coordinates daily schedule and communication to production floor

• Audits and maintains quality requirements as well as product specifications

• Creates, reviews, and updates production line SOPs

• Facilitates preventative maintenance tasks as assigned to teams

• Evaluates all hourly personnel for safety, attendance, and performance

• Supports process improvements for all select production lines through leading Green Belt and 6S projects

• Supports Operations Excellence manager in training and execution of Lean and 6S methodology.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or science discipline highly preferred.

• 2-5 years of Manufacturing experience required, plastics, textiles, or paper preferred

• Willingness to work hands-on with the operators as well as maintenance on problem solving and preventive maintenance / housekeeping tasks

• Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with various work disciplines

• Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, including periodic on-call assignments.

• Proficient in basic math and some ability in higher math including statistics preferred.

• Knowledge of 5S, LEAN, and Six Sigma. Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Job regularly requires standing, walking, climbing and visual inspection typically 50% or more of the time.

• Production area can be hot with a high noise level

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