1271-Fabric Formation Manager (Weaving Design)

Must have experience in preparation and weaving design.

POSITION TITLE: FABRIC FORMATION MANAGER
SUPERVISOR: PRODUCTION GENERAL MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: KNITTING ADMINISTRATIVE
FLSA STATUS: SALARIED EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversees all aspects of Fabric Formation Department operations including but not limited to manpower, productivity, quality, safety, Seiryu, inventory, and 7S.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Production General Manager with establishing budgets and departmental performance targets.

• Oversees department and shift supervisors. Provides leadership and mentoring and ensures discipline.

• Tracks and reports monthly departmental performance results (labor costs, productivity, quality, safety, Seiryu, inventory and 7S). Identifies gaps and ensures effective continuous improvement activities are implemented to resolve issues.

• Creates a positive work environment and works to create and maintain team member morale.

• Ensures a safe work environment and the safety of all team members within Fabric Formation Department.

• Ensures effective 7S implementation within department and among team members.

• Ensures that quality control processes are being followed within Fabric Formation Department.

• Ensures that all SOP’s and quality control processes are being followed.

• Ensures ongoing compliance to IATF 16949 requirements.

• Have responsibility and authority to stop production to correct quality related problems.

• Assists Production General Manager with the evaluation of new greige machinery and technology purchases.

• Works closely with Production General Manager to:

o Effectively identify and resolve all quality and technical related issues.
o Maintain Preventative Maintenance program within Fabric Formation.
o Maintain machine calibration program within Fabric Formation department.

• Works closely and communicates effectively with all other departments within SNA.

• Any other duty or task as may be requested by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have proven managerial skill and capability.

• High school degree or equivalent required. 4-year college degree preferred.

• 5 years minimum manufacturing related department supervision/management experience required.

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be capable of making low and high level decisions.

• Must have strong organizational and project management skills (PDCA).

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

• Must have ability to work well without close supervision.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

• Must have high level of mathematical skills.

• Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will have multiple salaried and hourly employees reporting to it.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position requires an extreme amount of time standing, walking, talking and hearing.
• It will require a great amount of time stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• The employee will regularly be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and must reach with hands and arms. Sometimes it will be required to sit, taste or smell. There is a close and distance requirement along with color vision. Employee must have both excellent depth and peripheral vision along with ability to adjust.
• This position regularly will be required to lift 10lbs., 25lbs., and 50lbs. Occasionally it will require up to 100lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position will work in a plant environment where there will be loud noises. They will sometimes be required to work in high places. Sometimes there will be fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Sometimes it will be necessary to work in outdoor weather conditions or be in risk of electrical shock.
• This position requires travel less than 10% of the time.

Benefits

To be discussed during interview process.