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Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Department Manager who will manage daily operations in the production of medical grade foam.
Job Responsibility:
An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment
Facilitate the application of Global Manufacturing Excellence principles and tools (work instructions and procedures for safety, quality, CIL maintenance, etc.)
Ensure foam is manufactured within current company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and/or relevant ISO standards
Implements and revises written procedures related to manufacturing operations while actively participating in problem-solving initiatives
Monitor production metrics to respond to and resolves issues at the source
Coordinate maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed
Coach foam production operators in best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems
Tracks competencies of subordinates and provides leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives
Identifies CAPEX needs to support midterm plans
Act as a role model for team and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
5+ years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Production Operations, Quality, Engineering)
2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must maintain a clean shave and will to wear a full-face respirator
Manufacturing experience required
Experience working in a regulated industry such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 preferred
Excellent knowledge of MS office computer software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook