Paint Area Manager

Description

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network.

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Plant Director, the Area Manager- Paint will lead and provide direction for activities and functional capabilities for a Production Paint Department utilizing liquid and powder coat paint. This role will provide oversight and hands-on execution of operational work instructions, maintain distinctive quality and commitment as the operating philosophy in carrying out all processes. This person will continually seek out ways to enhance safety, quality, and productivity, both internally and externally.  

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and sustain a dedicated, capable, and engaged team through development and adherence to our core values: Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. 
• Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes, machine and plant capability, and human resources requirements to achieve positive results in all areas. 
• Supervise staff to produce manufactured products and organize and monitor workflow.
• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, holding subordinates accountable for performance, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Coach, counsel and if necessary, take corrective action with subordinates.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of paint team members including onboarding, training, and mentoring employees.
• Maintain workflows by monitoring and upgrading processes, observing control points and equipment, studying methods,      implementing cost savings reductions and, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Support strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing process methods and procedures. 
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that materials and other resources are available when needed and report shortages.
•  Act as the subject matter expert in Paint. 
• Identify non-conformances, drive root cause analysis, and formulate corrective action plans. 
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by implementing, maintaining, and aligning company policies with health and safety regulations. 
• Maintain working relationships with union and educate and enforce collective bargaining agreement.
• Resolve staff issues by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending appropriate action.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, preferred.

· Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

· 5+ year’s manufacturing operations experience in a manufacturing environment.

· 3+ year’s supervisory experience within manufacturing

· Experience with ERP systems. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· Analytical, problem solving, project management, facilitation, and decision-making skills are essential.

· Demonstrated ability to lead the daily operations of a production paint facility, applying liquid and powder coat paint.

· Aptitude working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Power point, Excel and Word).

· Ability to communicate quality issues to non-quality staff in a clear and concise manner.

· Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate others, resolve conflict, encourage teamwork, and manage employee performance. 

· Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills.

· Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes.

· Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside of the organization.

· Self-starter, able to work with or lead cross-functional teams.

· Must possess a high degree of professionalism, adaptability and strong customer service skills including a high level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality. 

· Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities at the same time. 

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Worksite:     Grand Rapids, MN Position: Paint Manager

Job Type:    Full Time FLSA:   Exempt

Department:  Paint  Work Schedule:    M-TH

Starting Wage: $85-100K

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to          10% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the primary activities.