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With over 10,000 employees and more than a dozen brands, American
Woodmark is one of the nation\'s largest cabinet manufacturers. By
partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the
imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life.
Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and
manufacturing facilities, you\'ll always find the same commitment to
customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking
meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part
of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making
American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through
what they do.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Coordination of the production process for a department to optimize the
use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals
and client/customer expectations
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at
the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; wood related
preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience; multiple department
* Must have experience in material flows and inventory management;
continuous improvement practices; and process analysis.
* Six Sigma training is a plus
Skills
* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment;
Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel.
* Track record of successful project management
* Experience in working in a team environment
* Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles
* Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills
* Demonstrated problem solving skills
Education
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; extensive
work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Provides feedback to providers related to meeting or exceeding
expectations defined.
* Ensure the maintenance of all production equipment.
* Plan and coordinate department\'s activities to support SQDC targets,
and meet and/or exceed client and/or customers\' expectations.
* Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects.
* Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job
Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating
Practices.
* Participate in identifying hiring needs; employee selection and
training process
* Provide communication on departmental expectations, motivates team
members, and identifies opportunity for improvements.
* Provide team leadership consistent with company vision, mission, CITE
principles.
* Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline.
* Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to
achieve SQDC goals.
* Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with
overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to
determine progress.
* Support and represent company as a union-free environment
* Provide a safe and productive work environment, including
housekeeping.
* Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous
improvement initiatives
* Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles
* Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Will supervise hourly employees in the assigned department and/or
departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and
evaluation of direct reports. Carries out supervisory r sponsibilities
in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;
rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving
problems.
SCOPE & EXPECTATIONS:
* Communications Skills:
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and technical
journals and financial reports.
* Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients
in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints from
customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business
community and public.
* Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to production team,
plant level team, or public groups.
* Mathematical Skills:
* Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition,
subtraction, multiplication or division to basic manufacturing
performance recording or financial performance recording.
* Ability to read and use a tape measure.
* Reasoning Ability:
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variables.
* Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly r