Area Manager - Finishing

Job Summary

Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing process.

Minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower and equipment.

Implement lean manufacturing techniques within the department.

Develop action plans to drive the department toward achieving plant and company objectives.

Provide the tools and resources the department needs to reach its maximum potential.

Understand the demand on the department and ensure proper staffing levels.

Safety And Procedures

• Promote Albany’s safety philosophy.
• Follow all applicable safety policies/procedures.
• Verify all safety policies/procedures are being implemented and followed in the department.
• Use appropriate PPE for identified job tasks and ensure it is available and being used by all department personnel.
• Attend and participate in all safety training and the safety observation program.
• Report all safety hazards observed.
• Develop an action plan to address safety hazards identified within the department.
• Ensure all department incidents are reported in a timely manner and complete JSA tables for any incidents within the department.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and mentor department employees.
• Establish long-term priorities and expectations.
• Develop vision for the department’s future.
• Oversee department payroll and vacation schedules.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings at tier.
• Oversee continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage spending against department budget.
• Hold employees accountable for job performance, administer discipline when needed.
• Enhance culture of department.
• Analyze department staffing levels.
• Be a resource for employees in department, creating involvement and input
• Regularly attend the following meetings: Tier II, CI, CA, Staff, TPM.
• Conduct Gemba walks.
• Coach and establish career development plans with direct report.
• Main point of contact for planning.
• Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

Qualifications

Requirements

Required Skills:

·       Leadership

·       Organization

·       Planning

·       Trustworthy

·       Respectful

• Ability to motivate
• Ability to delegate

·       Safety Conscious

·       Quality Oriented

·       Problem Solving

·       Supportive/Teacher

·       Communication

·       Active Listener

·       Ability to make decisions

Required Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ industry experience.

3 years’ previous manufacturing management experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

·       College Degree required (or willingness to obtain). Bachelor’s degree preferred associates considered