Caliper Assistant Manager

MBS Pro Staffing

Lebanon, OH

Full-Time

Job Description

MBS is hiring a Caliper Assistant Manager in Cincinnati, OH. This position is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity.

SUMMARY

Supervise all aspects of the production process in the manufacture of hydraulic units,
with a view toward increasing productivity, and decreasing costs, using an employee
involvement and continuous improvement approach. Directly assist in the overall
management of the factory.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish or adjusts work procedures as necessary to meet production schedules. Plan and coordinate new product launch activities.
Coordinate the appropriate support to effectively meet production schedules.
Coordinate aftermarket and special production requirements. Interpret forecasts and
schedules and coordinate appropriate support and staffing levels.
Report abnormal production issues. Lead investigations and countermeasures.
Conduct daily staff meetings at scheduled times, and other meetings as required.
Interview and evaluate potential new employee candidates. Lead selection process for team member promotions.
Maintain production records and track manufacturing performance to budget and
target.
Lead and implement projects, and lead changes or modifications in working
conditions to improve production methods, equipment, performance, and quality.
Create data collection systems to facilitate improvement activity. Initiate special
reporting systems for staff communication.
Lead and participate in safety, quality, and productivity continuous improvement
teams.
Write and coordinate updates to the operator standards.
Coordinate the completion of employee performance appraisals and discuss the
appraisal with employees at scheduled times.
Review and authorize employee time records. Schedule team members to meet
overtime production requirements. Develop overtime schedules to meet production
requirements.
Conduct in-depth analysis of cost data and lead improvements and countermeasures.
Manage variable cost accounts via purchasing and inventory systems.
Top ranking official on-site for off-shifts. Key contact for decision making – safety,
quality, and productivity.
Interpret company policies, enforce safety regulations, and counsel employees as
required. Lead team member injury investigations and coordinate countermeasures.
Key resource for changes in company policies.
Ensure that training of employees is ongoing, and up-to-date.
Facilitate and encourage QC circle group activity. Key resource for QC circle group
development. Review and authorize employee suggestions and encourage employee
participation in the suggestion process.
Consider morale and initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve team
goals.
Coordinate performance corrective actions as required.
Take over manager responsibilities when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

Directly supervises 20 – 60 employees on shift in
the Manufacturing department; and the manufacturing activities of the Maintenance,
Improvement, Shipping, Quality and Tooling departments.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and correcting employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

ABOUT THE KABLE GROUP

For over 50 years, The Kable Group has been committed to connecting candidates looking for reliable work opportunities with companies in need of workforce solutions. We leverage our expertise in core industries to ensure that the needs of our clients and our candidates alike are satisfied. Whether it’s a professional position, skilled labor need, or an education opportunity, The Kable Group’s suite of solutions caters to finding the right fit, every time.

At the Kable Group, we do not just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.