Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Area Manager foresees anything that hinders his/her area from performing at the highest level. The Area Manager maintains a stock of spare parts, tools, foreseeing what is needed if something goes wrong and anything critical needed that affects his/her area of production. Using critical thinking skills, the AM will improve upon anything in his/her area to increase production and reduce cost. The manager will ensure that all employees under his/her direct supervision receive the best knowledge to perform their duties to the highest level of satisfaction in the safest possible way.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. 

• Responsible for ensuring process and product quality metrics are met. 

• Responsible for meeting volume targets. 

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary. 

• Provide training and development to team members in the area. 

• Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance program in place. 

• Responsible for all tooling and cost of tooling. 

• Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts. 

• Responsible for staffing his/her area. 

• Responsible for maintaining his/her set budget. 

Qualifications 

• Engineering degree preferred, 5 years in wood process manufacturing in lieu of degree is acceptable  

• 3-7 years working in a manufacturing environment required.  

• 24/7 operations experience desired.  

• 2 years leadership experience preferred. 

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors desired. 

• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required. 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required. 

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required. 

• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required. 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required. 

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required. 

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees 
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.