Area Manager

WHO WE ARE

 

 

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

The Area Manager organizes, plans and directs activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations. This position is responsible for directing the team on the line about their purpose, the value of their role, tasks and procedures in the processing and packaging of products in their assigned areas. The Area Manager will provide direction consistent with plant goals and trains team members in all areas by matching skills and motivation factors with job requirements.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Directs area team members across multiple shifts in quality line performance.
• Ensures that all formulations and packaging meet customer specifications and takes corrective and preventive actions for packaging delays in the assigned area.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares work schedules, staffs positions and sets deadlines to ensure maximum efficiency of workflow and timely completion of products.
• Evaluates current operating procedures and implements alternative methods designed for improvement of work.
• Manages the line preparation for the next day's work to ensure it is completed 24 hours in advance.
• Sets up equipment as needed.
• Develops both a production and team work schedule in conjunction with Production Supervisors and/or Crew Leaders that meets customer demands and ensures maximum efficiency by giving work directions and resolving problems.
• Maintains an understanding of all quality assurance methodology for products managed to ensure that all quality requirements, processes and procedures are met.
• Provides training in all phases of production operation, including operation of equipment, safety, packaging and line troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Monitors and maintains rates and on-stream time to achieve maximum operational efficiency.
• Manages inventory costs of process and packaging lines by daily review of lab data and raw materials consumption. Compares this to expected results and makes process and team adjustments as needed.
• Determines mixture of full-time and temporary worker needs based on production schedule and customer needs.
• Manages headcount to minimize overtime.
• Establishes relationships with customers that supports HI's RAPIDS core values and Trusted Resource brand in the industry
• Ensures that all production teams enter accurate and timely data and recording of production transactions in OPM.
• Audits and trains team members on the use of PDA for labor assignments to batches and activities.
• Analyzes all production reports and consolidates into leadership and customer reports.
• Creates and conducts leader and customer presentations.
• Enforces adherence to all plant safety rules and regulations in assigned area.
• Performs housekeeping audits and ensures that corrective actions are taken by the teams on the assigned shift and in the assigned area to maintain a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Manages other team members.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• Bachelor's degree in business, science or engineering related field is required.
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