Job Description

Manufacturing Lead (2nd, and 3rd shift)

Our client is expanding its footprint in Whitehall, MI Casting Operations. Seeking Manufacturing leaders that will plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Will be asked to participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits. This position will be responsible for deployment of ABS and EHS improvements across the shifts, focusing on employee engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise an effective team; including planning and holding meetings to flow down information, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (to include vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivate, coach, and train to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approve time and attendance, and prioritizing & making work assignments.
• Provide effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintain appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Direct training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance and culture, and acquaint employees with company policies, practices, procedures and business initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interface between management and union officials. Handle grievances.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Initiate or recommend actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and ensure employees have understanding of tools available (including the help chain).
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Review work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits.
• Comply with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment with 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience.
• 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

• BS Degree in Engineering or Business
• 5+ years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience in the investment casting industry a plus
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees.
• Excellent leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment and have direct report responsibilities for supervisors.
• Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma and 6S.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes
• Good analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills

Ramtec, clients are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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