Job Description
Department Manager, Prep
The department manager is responsible for the entire production process of their department. They shall coordinate all activities related to the wire cutting, crimping, and ultrasonic welding processes within their building. It is important that each job be completed on time, on budget, and with a high level of quality. Complete customer satisfaction should be their primary objective.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee and manage the wire cutting, crimping, and welding processes within the prep department (approx 20 EE)
• Manage and evaluate resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime, including submitting requests for materials needed and acquiring the proper number of workforce required
• Able to effectively evaluate those resources and communicate needs or concerns with administrative staff or board members
• Contribute to the hiring process, making recommendations for the selection of candidates and advising the proper personnel of staffing needs
• Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
• Ensure the training of newly hired associates in proper policy and procedure
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and report on departmental performance
• Able to work amicably with other departments
• Must be organized, proactive, and self-motivated
• Lead by example, creating an environment where quality is priority and working together as a team is modeled
• Enlisting the assistance of HR when necessary, in resolving associate complaints or disputes
• Must be hands on and accessible to employees
• Other duties as assigned
