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For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.\nResponsibilities\nJOB SUMMARY:\nResponsible for supporting operations in all phases of assigned area with emphasis on improving efficiencies, yield, reduction of downtime and process improvement. Position will establish and implement training for assigned personnel and maintain records of training.\nJOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEnsure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a “safety first” culture. \nAccountable for the safety of all employees/contractors for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provide clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations.\nSupports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.\nActively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventative actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.\nLead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.).\nCompletes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.\nUnderstand and fully utilize all ISO procedures\nIdentify and implement process changes and improvements.\nAnalyze and investigate process and equipment changes.\nTroubleshoot machine issues, determine root cause and implement corrective actions\nCoordinate and assist with installation of new equipment\nAssist with start-up, changeover and shutdown of machines, as necessary.\nUnderstand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, CpK, and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.\nAssist in investigating and resolving quality complaints\nMaintain updated Quality Procedures and communicate those changes with operators, team leaders and supervisors\nGenerate and maintain operating procedures, work instructions and SOC’s for \nTrain assigned employees in operating procedures, work instructions and SOC’s. \nCoordinate with training coordinator for additional training needs for assigned area\nSets goals for assigned area and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals.\nImplement and maintain correct KPI status and production information on all product lines.\nAssist in coordinating planning and production schedules to meet demand\nMaintain all area forms and job related training records in accordance with ISO requirements\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s Degree in relevant field OR 3-5 years’ experience as a supervisor or Team Leader in a continuous manufacturing environment OR Any equivalent combination of experience and education/ training which results in the required knowledge, skills and abilities.\nSix Sigma Black or Green Belt Certification preferred\n3-5 years in a manufacturing environment\nCOMPETENCIES:\nLeadership\nSituational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals. \nAbility to be a change agent and drive results\nStrong personal accountability to achieve goals and develops this in others through effective coaching and delegation.\nProactively develops plans for improvement and effectively communicates and sells those plans to others\nAbility to deliver committed performance indicators. Initiates corrective action, anticipates issues, and develops contingency plans\nStrong organizational skill to manage multiple projects simultaneously \nConsiders and formulates new ways to exceed company objectives. \nTakes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions\nInitiative\nProactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning. \nDevelops and refines action plans to achieve declared objectives. \nEffectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently. \nSelf-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/plant performance\nPursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.\nStrong sense of urgency \nManaging People\nEffective communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills, technical and program writing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees.\nTeam Work\nBalances team and individual responsibilities; \nRecognizes accomplishments of other associates.\nOffers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner. \nAccepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes. \nPartners and works effectively across all functions and levels.\nWorks effectively with others to achieve performance goals\nEffectively promotes teamwork and possesses strong teambuilding skills. \nOral & Written Communication\nSpeaks and writes clearly and persuasively. Responds well to questions. Employs active listening skills.\nDemonstrates presentation skills; Presents information, ideas, conclusions and abstract concepts concisely and effectively. \nCan interface effectively with customers, vendors, contractors and senior leaders. \nProblem Solving\nGathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently. \nPrioritizes and identifies causal connections, related issues and actionable alternatives. \nApplies practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action. \nConsiders and articulates implications for implementation. \nTechnical Skills\nDetailed knowledge of the company and product technologies, data analysis skills, broad understanding of related technologies. \nDemonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. \nKnowledge of standard accepted troubleshooting, repair, reliability and effective planning & labor utilization strategies. \nDemonstrated knowledge of OSHA and EPA laws, standards and regulations governing manufacturing sites (29 CFR 1910).\nWorking knowledge of manufacturing industry (non-woven or textile-related preferred).\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExceptional negotiation skills \nStrong coordination ability to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources. \nCompile and use data and proven methods to analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to problems. \nChange Management\nChampions change initiatives as needed. \nAdapts to shifts in marketplace and to organizational change as required.\nBusiness Acumen\nContinually improves knowledge of suppliers and technologies. \nConnects all decisions and activities to people, customers, strategic initiatives, and the P&L.\nOther.\nAbility to work outside normal business hours to include evenings, nights, and weekends. \nAbility to maintain confidentiality as needed. \nResidency Required: Must be eligible to work in the United States.\nLanguage: English required.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPhysical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; talk or hear. The employee will periodically climb up to three levels above floor level and occasionally up to 200 feet. The employee will periodically be required to enter permit required confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nWork environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors. 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