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Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Business Unit Lead- 1st Shift will lead and develop the shift Production Supervisor and be responsible for factory operations on shift. You will be responsible for key business metrics for your shift (such as OEE, waste, attainment, OR, and costs), leading the AM pillar on shift, and managing production to ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements. The Business Unit Lead will be the lead decision maker for day to day operations and troubleshooting with additional responsibility to lead quality, maintenance and logistics personnel as needed. Ultimately you own your shift's performance end to end. This position is directly responsible for 36 people, including 1 Production Supervisor and will work closely with 2 direct counterparts to ensure 24 hour production.
Job Responsibility
Own end to end shift performance for the factory
Success is dependent on change, and the Business Unit Lead role is to be a change champion for their shift. Being the primary production leader on shift means that you establish a culture for success
Drive leadership through people management, development, motivation, and engagement within a fast-paced environment
Act and think not only from a manufacturing point of view, but from an end-to-end business view to maximize the value the site brings to the business
Establish and execute short- and medium-term strategies, goals, and improvements that improve service and reduce costs
Liaison with all key stakeholders and departments to ensure full alignments on the shift's production schedule to ensure success
Partner with the other two Business Unit Leads to ensure successful shift-to-shift communication
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or Technical Degree preferred)
Minimum 3-4 years manufacturing experience
Fully understand and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Familiar with HACCP principles, implementation, and facilitation
Must be able to effectively manage conflict while creating an inclusive work environment
Full understanding of the OSHA and pertinent safety regulations
Experience with manufacturing equipment, concepts and regulations