Area Manager Job in Knoxville 37902, Tennessee US
Our client is a leading producer of food products distributed nationwide. They are seeking to add a person to the management team who has the ability to advance into more senior roles within the company. They offer a competitive compensation plan combined with a strong benefit package and stable work environment.
Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Area Manager provides leadership to the Operations and Material Handling process teams in the business. This position is responsible for delivering continuous improvement in areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Organizational Development, and Reliable Maintenance. Results are achieved through providing growth, development and coaching of hourly team members; involvement on PI teams; positive reinforcement of desired behavior, or utilizing corrective counseling when needed; incorporating tools used in Lean Manufacturing. This person is responsible for the daily, as well as long term effectiveness of the operations team. The ability to perform all tasks in a highly collaborative, team environment is essential. Continued success is achieved in part through the development of positive personal relationships within all employee groups. Willingness and flexibility to work on various shifts and rotate into different departments is a mandatory component of the Area Manager role.
Team Development
This includes teaching, planning, organizing, and implementing learning methods / tools for teams and individuals to increase their knowledge and abilities.
Building accountability systems to ensure knowledge and skills are utilized to create innovative solutions and improvements, which contribute to the success of the company.
The Manager is expected to lead the team in expanding their areas of influence and accountability, taking ownership of their operation and key measurements.
The Manager encourages creative ideas from employees and formulates those ideas into realistic projects and processes that will improve quality, morale, equipment reliability and/or reduce operating costs.
The Manager must also deal effectively with behavioral issues, performance issues, and staffing needs. Utilization of feedback and performance reviews to obtain objective performance data is required.
Project and Process Management
Effectively manages assigned projects that improve the production area including, but not limited to: building processes to manage costs, quality, and timeliness of projects.
Ensures daily process data is analyzed and utilized for process improvement opportunity
Supports plant Quality Management Systems (QMS) initiative as needs are identified by Quality Manager.
The Manager provides a working knowledge of the production equipment while also seeking and providing appropriate resources (internal external) to ensure the team's success. The Manager also provides integration of the maintenance personnel into the team and the team processes. They also provide personal resources to aid in daily practical and analytical problem solving as well as identifying and correcting safety issues for the production area.
Fiscal Responsibilities
Participates in the production area budgeting processes and operates within the established budget while providing timely notification of expenses exceeding budget amounts. The Manager is responsible for the integrity of all information and data generated by the production area and teams.
Responsible for the knowledge and reporting of production data feeding the accounting processes. i.e. MUV's, labor