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This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution across departments while developing supervisors, driving performance, and preparing for future full plant leadership responsibility.\nKey Responsibilities\nQuality, Safety & ComplianceLead and manage the Safety & Health Program within the production environment.\nEnsure full compliance with all OSHA & HLAC regulations and company safety policies.\nPromote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.\nConduct regular safety audits, training, and incident review.\n\n Leadership & Team ManagementLead, motivate, and develop Production Supervisors and operational employees; support maintenance leadership as assigned.\nFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\nDrive employee engagement through regular coaching, performance discussions, and feedback.\nSupport recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, Talent Review Process (TRP), and succession planning at the plant level.\nReinforce leadership 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expenses.\nMonitor performance versus labor plans, production goals, and cost targets.\nIdentify and recommend cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.\nProvide regular performance updates and reporting to the Plant Manager.\n\nInventory & Supply Chain CoordinationSupport inventory management to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet production needs.\nPartner with Procurement, Service, and Logistics to resolve operational issues.\nPromote efficient resource use and waste reduction\n\nCustomer & Service PartnershipPartner with Service teams to support on-time delivery and customer commitments.\nAssist in resolving operational issues that could impact customer satisfaction.\n\nVendor & Contractor ManagementSupport coordination and oversight of vendors and contractors working in the plant.\nEnsure all external work meets plant safety and operational standards.\n\nOther DutiesPerform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.\nTravel to 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