General Production Manager
Current- Monitors plant metrics.- Diagnose and evaluate shift performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning and production process design and execution.- Develop and implement plant solutions based on Lean Production system design, tools, techniques.- Lead root cause problem solving initiatives.- Participate in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems in addition to other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvement.- Train and coach plant personnel in Continuous Improvement and its measurement as they pertain to the Tarboro facility.- Assist the Continuous Improvement Manager in assessing the progress of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and programs underway at the plant.- Coach front-line supervisors to manage their time, activity, and behavior to drive planned and scheduled opportunity generation and capture vs. reactive problem solving.- Assist Supervisors in resolving production and team member related concerns.- Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations ensuring the maintenance of a safe and sanitary plant in accordance with all state and federal and company regulations.- Make recommendations, develop new manufacturing plans and implement to achieve improved efficiency and effectiveness.- Develop and maintain solid performance management and performance team concepts/practices to fulfill the organization's participative management philosophy assuring that the appropriate formal management programs are instituted and followed through the entire operation.- Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.Supports and sets expectations that standardized work will be utilized and kept current while seeking opportunities to ensure it is part of our culture.- Performs special projects as assigned.