Production Department Manager
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AFL Telecommunications LLC
Production Department Manager
Job#: 267184
Positions: 1
Posted: 08/07/2014
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
Department: ACS - USAC
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: Salary
Benefits: Full-time Benefits
Contact: Pam Sheriff
Business Unit: ACS
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Job Description
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company's diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL's service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.
Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.
AFL is seeking aProduction Department Managerfor a full time opportunity in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. The Department Manager will be a member of the Cable manufacturing team responsible for leading the plant's production associates in a 7/24 operation that produces build-to-order stranded wire cable for external sales and just-in-time wire for our local optical ground wire plant. The Manager will have approximately 26 direct reports covering all manufacturing lines as well as shipping & receiving. The position will report to the Manufacturing Manager / Director of Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Manage daily production operations to include: work-schedule management, staffing to meet demand; addressing safety concerns; ensuring adherence to the production schedule; investigating and resolving quality issues; and the initiation of corrective and preventative actions as appropriate.
Sustain and improve plant housekeeping, safety, productivity, and material flow by applying lean manufacturing principles and conducting continuous improvement activities such as kaizen events to eliminate waste.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules and EHS permits at all times.
Provide leadership and direction to assigned production associates through routine individual assessments and team performance reviews.
Cultivate positive working relationships with internal support groups including customer service, HR, EHS, supply chain, commercial/sales and product engineering/development.
Promote a safe and productive work environment built upon teamwork, accountability, integrity, and mutual respect where associates proactively engage in continuous improvement.
Develop associates to expand their contribution and allow them to grow into positions of increasing responsibility through the execution of cross-training and development plans.
Complete routine administrative tasks as assigned including the review and approval of associate time records; the monitoring of attendance; and the application of attendance and other policies.
Monitor and routinely report performance on key operating metrics such as %25%20material yield (scrap), labor efficiency and capacity utilization; identify trends and launch improvement activities to capture opportunities.
Support the building and execution of the annual business plan including the capacity, investment, materials, budget, and staffing plans to meet forecast demand; and the setting and achievement of objectives to improve operational performance.
Control operating expenses to meet approved budget including materials, consumables, labor, overtime, and other operating expenses.
Participate, as required, in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align resources (capacity, staffing, expenses, materials, etc.) with customer orders and financial results.
Lead, participate, and support cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives.
Adhere to inventory management and control procedures to ensure accuracy and minimize variances. Function as the approver for the routine cycle counting process.
Skills/Requirements
BS degree or higher in engineering or technology preferably in mechanical or industrial engineering. Equivalent experience will be considered. Working knowledge of wire drawing and stranding processes a plus.
Three plus years of experience as a leader/supervisor/manager in a lean/JIT/process-driven industrial or automotive manufacturing environment.
Results-oriented professional with experience solving manufacturing problems using methodologies such as Kaizen, six sigma and/or PDCA. Green-belt, CQE or equivalent certification is a plus.
Well-honed and balanced people skills with experience in a performance driven operation.
Hands-on team player with well-developed interpersonal skills that is comfortable leading in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and build strong business partnerships.
Experience building and executing an annual operational business plan to include capacity, investment, materials, budget and staffing plans.
Solid understanding of EHS and quality management systems including current ISO 9001 standard.
Hands-on experience applying workplace 5S and lean manufacturing principles is required.
Able to support off-shift and/or weekend operations with limited prior notice.
User of manufacturing related modules in Oracle R12 or another ERP system.
Intermediate or higher user of MS Office.
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Duncan
SC
29334->Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
AFL Telecommunications LLC
Production Department Manager
Job#: 267184
Positions: 1
Posted: 08/07/2014
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
Department: ACS - USAC
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: Salary
Benefits: Full-time Benefits
Contact: Pam Sheriff
Business Unit: ACS
Apply To This Job-
Email This Job->
Return To List
Job Description
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company's diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL's service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.
Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.
AFL is seeking aProduction Department Managerfor a full time opportunity in the Greenville/Spartanburg area. The Department Manager will be a member of the Cable manufacturing team responsible for leading the plant's production associates in a 7/24 operation that produces build-to-order stranded wire cable for external sales and just-in-time wire for our local optical ground wire plant. The Manager will have approximately 26 direct reports covering all manufacturing lines as well as shipping & receiving. The position will report to the Manufacturing Manager / Director of Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Manage daily production operations to include: work-schedule management, staffing to meet demand; addressing safety concerns; ensuring adherence to the production schedule; investigating and resolving quality issues; and the initiation of corrective and preventative actions as appropriate.
Sustain and improve plant housekeeping, safety, productivity, and material flow by applying lean manufacturing principles and conducting continuous improvement activities such as kaizen events to eliminate waste.
Ensure compliance with all safety rules and EHS permits at all times.
Provide leadership and direction to assigned production associates through routine individual assessments and team performance reviews.
Cultivate positive working relationships with internal support groups including customer service, HR, EHS, supply chain, commercial/sales and product engineering/development.
Promote a safe and productive work environment built upon teamwork, accountability, integrity, and mutual respect where associates proactively engage in continuous improvement.
Develop associates to expand their contribution and allow them to grow into positions of increasing responsibility through the execution of cross-training and development plans.
Complete routine administrative tasks as assigned including the review and approval of associate time records; the monitoring of attendance; and the application of attendance and other policies.
Monitor and routinely report performance on key operating metrics such as %25%20material yield (scrap), labor efficiency and capacity utilization; identify trends and launch improvement activities to capture opportunities.
Support the building and execution of the annual business plan including the capacity, investment, materials, budget, and staffing plans to meet forecast demand; and the setting and achievement of objectives to improve operational performance.
Control operating expenses to meet approved budget including materials, consumables, labor, overtime, and other operating expenses.
Participate, as required, in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align resources (capacity, staffing, expenses, materials, etc.) with customer orders and financial results.
Lead, participate, and support cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives.
Adhere to inventory management and control procedures to ensure accuracy and minimize variances. Function as the approver for the routine cycle counting process.
Skills/Requirements
BS degree or higher in engineering or technology preferably in mechanical or industrial engineering. Equivalent experience will be considered. Working knowledge of wire drawing and stranding processes a plus.
Three plus years of experience as a leader/supervisor/manager in a lean/JIT/process-driven industrial or automotive manufacturing environment.
Results-oriented professional with experience solving manufacturing problems using methodologies such as Kaizen, six sigma and/or PDCA. Green-belt, CQE or equivalent certification is a plus.
Well-honed and balanced people skills with experience in a performance driven operation.
Hands-on team player with well-developed interpersonal skills that is comfortable leading in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and build strong business partnerships.
Experience building and executing an annual operational business plan to include capacity, investment, materials, budget and staffing plans.
Solid understanding of EHS and quality management systems including current ISO 9001 standard.
Hands-on experience applying workplace 5S and lean manufacturing principles is required.
Able to support off-shift and/or weekend operations with limited prior notice.
User of manufacturing related modules in Oracle R12 or another ERP system.
Intermediate or higher user of MS Office.
Apply To This Job
-
Duncan
SC
29334->Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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