General Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to direct the activities of the sterilization and packaging areas to package Maxton products at the lowest possible cost with the highest quality possible. This position directly supervises Business Unit Leaders and Area Managers covering all three shifts and is responsible for the day to day operations of the sterilization and packaging areas. This position develops and implements plans to attain company and department goals for safety, sanitation, quality, schedule attainment, employee relations, equipment utilization, yield performance, and training initiatives for the Department. Provide adequate communication within the shift and to other shifts for proper transition and to maximize productivity. Promote and direct TPM, DDS, and all WHQ and Plant initiatives and activities as required. Maintain a strong and productive team environment and promote positive employee relations making third party representation unnecessary.



Principal Accountabilities

1. 15% - Coordinates and controls personnel and equipment utilization to attain productivity and cost control goals.

2. 10% - Coordinates and controls the activities of the hourly, non-exempt, exempt work force.

3. 15% -Develops strategies to ensure company and plant goals are attained for safety, sanitation, quality, schedule attainment, employee relations, employee development, yield performance, and equipment utilization.

4. 25% - Insure and support key initiatives including Safety, TPM, DDS, TDC, Diversity, SAP, etc. as it relates to the goals of the organization.

5. 10% - Develop strategy for people development and implement an action plan to develop individuals in current position, and/or for future opportunities.

6. 15% - Maintain positive employee relations to make third party representation unnecessary.

7. 10% - Acts as a resource to support the activities of Business Unit Leaders, Area Managers, Team Leaders, and hourly personnel.



Job Complexity

* A recurring problem exists with a particular piece of equipment across all shifts. The individual in this position will assemble a group of employees from his/her area and from other areas, analysis the problem and recommend immediate and long term solutions to address the recurring problem.

* The timeline for a new product introduction has been moved up. The individual in this position must assemble a team to secure ingredients and packaging, establish a manufacturing window, work with scheduling to schedule the product, staff the production line, and secure shipping to meet the new timeline.

* Analyze area performance by comparison of standards and develop action plans after reviewing recommendations for improvement from work teams, network teams, and/or other company consultants.

* Resolve employee relations problems in a professional, fair, and consistent manner. Must deal with personality conflicts, disputes, and disagreements.

* Develop plan of action and focus leadership and teams on safety, quality, and productivity to meet or exceed Company and/or Plant targets in each area.

Job Specifications

* Minimum education required: BS, BA,BE Education Desired: MBA/ME helpful

* Years of relevant experience: 10+

* Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

* Strong interpersonal and people skills

* Effective verbal and written communication skills

* Participative and proven leadership skills

* Strong trouble shooting skills and analytical skills

* Experience in a team environment



Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules and protective equipment approximately 90% of the time. Clean and comfortable environment approximately 10 % of the time.