The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. It focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority to promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines.
• Exhibit active leadership to model and support the company’s vision and strategies.
• Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company to best serve and support co-workers and employees.
• Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department.
• Work with the management to maintain the department’s labor and expense budget and ensure expenses are within the budget.
• Provide leadership to department team members:
  • Be the subject matter expert in the extrusion department.
  • Communicate priorities and project assignments.
  • Develop and implement adequate cross-training.
  • Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities.
  • Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company.
  • Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed.
  • Monitor employee performance and assist with employee performance reviews.
  • Delegate special projects
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed.
• Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department.
• Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after standard hours to resolve issues that may arise.
• Develop and implement department goals and key measures that align with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Prepare for and participate in the development and preparation of capital requisition projects.
• Develop and oversee department project planning.
• Partner with various managers and teams to continuously analyze and ensure the quality of extruded product meets company standards.
• Support and improve quality systems and expectations.
• Partner with other departments to manage and monitor extrusion capacity and help to appropriately distribute work when needed.
• Responsible for all attendance for extrusion department.
• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies

• Education:
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in business management, manufacturing or related program preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience required.
  • 5+ years of Extrusion experience preferred.
  • 2+ years of Coating and Profiling preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience required.
  • 3 to 5 years of hard surface flooring experience preferred.
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to recognize safety concerns.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members.
  • Ability to take part in continuous education and training.
  • Ability to interact at a high level with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key extrusion department components.
  • Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
  • Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to lead and influence others.
• Equipment Used
  • Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
  • Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• AHF Products organization, all team members must be flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of activities during daily business, including some which may not normally be part of the job description for an equivalent position elsewhere. It is therefore a requirement that the individual filling this position has an aptitude to learn new skills, to think for him/herself, and be able to work in an environment where fixed routines may not be established.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee