at Dexter Magnetic Technologies in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Dexter Magnetic Technologies supplies specialized magnetic solutions and components to demanding applications in the medical, aerospace, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial end markets. Dexter’s engineers solve complex customer problems with innovative solutions, winning business based on quality, customer support, and application engineering expertise.
For more information on Dexter Magnetic Technologies, please visit: https://www.dextermag.com/.
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position
This position is directly responsible to lead our team of machine operators and assemblers in an AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008 compliant shop.
Major Responsibilities- In this role, you will be responsible for achieving annual objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost and Inventory Control for your value stream. Embraces Lean transformation through education of self and direct reports, kaizen concepts and activities, visual management tools, and root cause problem solving.
- Manage and coach both direct reports and indirect value stream team members, including Supervisors, Leads, Engineers, Maintenance, Quality Control, Purchasing and Production Planning.
- Provide direction and collaborate with management and support staff outside of the value stream to conduct operations in a safe and productive capacity to meet the needs of our customer(s) and business objectives.
- Manages employee talent and talent development. Provides growth, training, and development opportunities to employees.
- Use KPIs as a baseline for process and continuous quality improvement.
- Maintains results through coaching, and counseling of staff and setting meaningful and measurable goals.
- Balancing the needs of the business and employees, coordinates and manages performance reviews, recruitment/hiring, salary adjustments (w/Human Resources), work schedules, and conflict resolution/employee relations.
- Working closely and in conjunction with Production Planning; develops and meets schedules based on plans provided.
- Responsible for operational decisions associated with quality control, process procedures, equipment maintenance, and labor utilization.
- Responsible for inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts and reviewing reporting for accuracy.
- Drives a safe working behavior within the department by demonstrating and promoting safe work performance, ensuring communications and recognition, as well as identifying and anticipating safety needs relative to equipment and or conditions. Maintains a safe working environment by establishing and enforcing procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with world class safety initiatives and the culture of Dexter.
- Provide direction and leadership in continuous improvement and lean principles. Continually work to implement ideas and concepts from lean activities. Provide the necessary training and follow up to sustain improvements. Demonstrate respect for every individual through daily coaching of team Leads and Operators on job duties and in understanding the "why" behind lean principles and tools.
- Works for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations, incorporating staff suggestions into analysis. Utilize investigating process deviations, customer complaints audit activities and recommendations for implementing corrective or improvement actions within the department.
- Lead production staff by coaching, counseling, motivating and administering corrective action as needed. Plan, monitor and appraise job results. Direct and maintain activities designed to achieve and maintain high employee morale. Foster intra- and inter-department cooperation and teamwork.
- Creates a work environment where employees are energized, excited and motivated to continuously improve value stream processes, delight our customers and accomplish both individual and team goals and objectives
- Retain principal responsibility of processes and performance across 2 shifts
- Responsible for the communication of daily performance using visual management and maintaining the value stream board containing KPIs, Root Cause problem identification and accountability/corrective actions and other pertinent information
Salary Range - $115,000-$125,000 depending on experience
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, preferred).
- A minimum of (5) years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- A minimum of (3) years supervisory experience.
Successful Essential Skills
- 3 years Lean Operations experience.
- Direct profit and loss accountability experience.
- Prior experience in manufacturing assembly and test, machining, and CNC equipment
- Familiarity with machining and CNC equipment preferred
- Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, often requiring frequent movement
- Demonstrated history in achieving production success through leading a continuous improvement culture
- Possess a working understanding of Lean tools and methods with respect to production environments
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
