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 and tools, anticipating what is needed if something goes wrong and ensuring critical items are available to support production. Using critical thinking skills, the Area Manager will identify and implement improvements within his/her area to increase production and reduce costs. The manager will ensure that all employees under his/her direct supervision receive the knowledge and training necessary to perform their duties at the highest level and in the safest possible manner.

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 a proper maintenance program is in place.
• Responsible for all tooling and tooling costs.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for staffing his/her area.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her assigned budget.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment required. Wood industry experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors 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 with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other job-related applications required.

Preferred Qualifications – What Will Set Them Apart

• N/A

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100°F and below 32°F.
• 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, including wearing required 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 per day.
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.