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BW Papersystems · 20 hours ago

Fabrication Frontline Leader

Phillips, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BW Papersystems is part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, specializing in capital equipment that transforms paper into consumer products. The Fabrication Frontline Leader is responsible for overseeing the production team to meet schedules, quality, and cost objectives while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Machinery Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Analyze forecasts and coordinate schedules to meet delivery requirements; follow progress of work and advise/instruct team members. Arrange for shifting of manpower in order to minimize overtime, reduce costs, and plan for emergencies. Make effective recommendations for changes in work force to meet changing conditions

Liaise with other departments to expedite flow of materials into work area in order to complete orders and schedules as planned

Maintain quality and quantity of production; assist/instruct personnel as necessary to maintain proper workflow through the department

Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets and deadlines. Monitor workflow and adjust resources to maintain efficiency and minimize downtime

Lead, train, and mentor production team; conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback. Foster a collaborative and safety-focused work environment

Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions

Ensure products meet specifications through inspections, quality control checks, addressing and resolving quality issues promptly

Develop and manage manufacturing schedules; allocate manpower effectively. Coordinate with procurement and maintenance teams to ensure material and equipment availability

Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to reduce waste and costs, supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor operations for compliance with limitations

Review costs and work methods; take action or make recommendations to reduce costs and improve operations

Identify obstacles to achieving expectations and engage/lead team to understand reason for impediment; implement sustainable countermeasures to mitigate/eliminate recurring obstacles

Enforce company rules and regulations; maintain harmonious relations with employees; address grievances per company policy; take prescribed disciplinary action as required; make recommendations for hires, promotions, transfers, dismissals

Prepare reports related to assigned area; maintain all necessary records and files

Attend production and other meetings as required

Embrace and exemplify the guiding principles of leadership and leadership fundamentals

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingData AnalysisProduction SchedulingTeam LeadershipMS OfficeERP SystemsMulti-taskingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills