Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and coordinates activities for designated production projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished safely within prescribed time frames and within financial cost objectives meeting quality, efficiency and productivity requirements. Day shift or swing shift.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for production scheduling, manpower planning, quality standards, inventory control and coordination of production activities with other departments.
• Hires employees, evaluates training progress, employee performance; recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary actions where appropriate.
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly manpower assessments to increase productivity, improve efficiency, reduce scrap and meet on time delivery. Determines work flow, overtime needs and/or extra shifts necessary and the sequence of production.
• Coordinates daily production meetings and communication; completes statistical reporting and analysis of key performance indicators as required.
• Manages department safety program and compliance to meet company safety goals and objectives.
• Works with Production Leads and employee teams to implement established training programs; ensures training matrices are an accurate reflection of departmental training requirements.
• Oversees training program completion to include Core Competency, Certified Operator and Certified Operator Trainer programs.
• Works with other supervisors and managers in various departments and areas of responsibility to define, coordinate, and develop solutions for department or area specific requirements and problems.
• Demonstrates, through actions, a commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement and multi-disciplined problem solving teams in all aspects of performance. Applies lean production techniques and develops teams, work stations or cells to support the process.
• Understands, applies and emphasizes continuous quality improvement techniques; looks for ways to improve manufacturing processes and quickly reacts to changes in customer demand.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated tact and diplomacy.

Additional Responsibilities:

Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and database software. PC and word processor skills including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. JDE system experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy procedure manuals. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment: Works in a production environment in designated shop floor locations; may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; dust, heat and moderate noise from machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasional visits to areas with high noise levels or other physical hazards will require the use of personal protective equipment. Safety glasses with side shields and steel-toe shoes are required in all areas of the production floor.

Normal Work Schedule: **** The hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and, while generally as shown below, may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required to meet the needs of the business; may be required to work overtime as determined by the needs of the business. Can work day shift or swing shift.

Hours of Work: Generally 44 hours per week Monday – Friday

Required Skills

Required Experience

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1)  HS diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience.

2)  Requires good knowledge of general/standard administrative/manufacturing operations procedures and methods to successfully complete the duties of the job.

3)  Must have general knowledge of technology to include computers and software programs such as MS Office or MAC word processing, spreadsheets or other programs related to the print manufacturing process or administrative support.

4)  Must be familiar with applicable skills and procedures required to perform the duties listed in the job.

5)  Must have good oral and written communication skills sufficient to provide routine information, answer inquiries and/or refer calls.

6)   Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems related to duties of the job.

7. Able to lift of up to 25 lbs.

 SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 4 30 PM 

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER