Department Manager (PR)

Department Manager (PR)

Reports to:  Plant Manager - Asheville            

Supervises:  All hourly employees at the PR facility

Summary Statement:   Under the direction of the Asheville Plant Manager, the Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Puerto Rico facility following all established work and safety procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise the department staff ensuring maximum efficiency, quality and safety through coaching, training, mentoring, enforcement of company policies and evaluations.
• Coordinate production planning and lead the department to ensure production requirements are met in the safest and most cost-effective manners while following established quality control procedures.
• Receive and ship products following the required procedures.
• Maintain department time and production records.
• Coordinate efforts to comply with the overall required ratio for every operation.
• Assist in the development of the department’s operating and capital budgets.
• Enter, retrieve, review and document a variety of information in the computer using various programs.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and/or repaired as needed.
• Ensure the facility is safe, clean and well maintained.
• Focus on continuous improvement and maintain department’s compliance with ISO and 5S standards, recommending measures to improve methods, equipment, performance, quality of product and working conditions.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist other personnel as time and knowledge permit.
• Participate in training and meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must be able to work professionally as part of a team with other department employees.
• Must be able to comprehend and perform duties of the position.
• Must handle company and employee information in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be a self-starter focused on accomplishing results.
• Must be able to professionally encourage and facilitate cooperation and teamwork to reach a common goal.
• Must have the skill to act in a tactful, sensitive manner.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to learn IFBs systems.

Education and Work Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ production supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is preferred.

ISO 5.3 Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities

IFB employees have the responsibility and authority to ensure to produce first quality products that meet our customer requirements.

EEO Statement

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.