Enprotech Industrial Technologies is a team of passionate people, with can-do attitudes who act safely and with urgency and passion to provide high value and innovative solutions to our customers. We are the largest supplier of repair, rebuilding, and field services for the metal forming and steel industry in North America. Our facilities are equipped to provide our customers with exceptional engineering, machining, welding, fabrication and machine assembly and disassembly capabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the management and leadership of Cleveland shop floor operations to ensure a safe work environment, production efficiencies, high quality products and increasing levels of customer and team member satisfaction.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, assign, and supervise manpower and equipment operations to insure that production results consistently meet customer’s quality and delivery requirements in the most cost-efficient manner possible.
• Follow priority dispatch report and shop schedule.
• Maintain open communications with subordinates and Operations Manager in regards to operational issues related to manpower, materials, equipment, scheduling issues, priorities, etc. 
• Have good working knowledge of Union Contract and be capable of responding to a first step grievance after consultation with supervisor and/or HR Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing a culture of continuous improvement and team member involvement.  Implement new production methods and processes and recommending changes for improving products and/or lowering costs.
• Lead and implement Operational Excellence and Lean programs throughout the manufacturing site to improve safety, quality, schedule attainment, efficiencies, and customer satisfaction.
• Suggest methods and improvements for shop efficiency.  Motivate team members to reach or exceed these goals.
• Lead programs to identify and eliminate waste utilizing lean tools throughout all manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership for team member relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
• Consistently enforce employee compliance with safety and work rules, company policies, procedures, and standards via our corrective action disciplinary procedure.
• Perform evaluations of subordinates in a timely manner each year.
• Monitor the proper care and condition of all tools, equipment, facilities, and other physical assets in department and determine need for replacement or repair.
• Work with Operations Manager to develop CapEx requirements.
• Promote and lead Environmental, Health & Safety objectives to ensure complete adherence to legal, regulatory and company policies.  Lead plant EHS continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Operations Manager to improve the Culture and Climate throughout the shop.
• Prioritize maintenance needs throughout the shop and institute Preventative Maintenance Practices
• Manage staff levels, wages, and hours

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• 5-10 years management experience in a heavy manufacturing environment required
• Familiar with MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) business
• Job shop knowledge/experience in metal machining and assembly operations
• Strong machining knowledge with CNC and manual boring mills, vertical and horizontal lathes
• Strong assembly knowledge related to rebuilding large machinery
• Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Proven problem solver utilizing root cause analysis, countermeasures and verification for effectiveness techniques
• Excellent project and program management skills
• Experience implementing manufacturing strategy
• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:

• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Business Acumen: Ability to establish and define protocols for managing projects that focuses on delivering value in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability and competitive advantage; manage against a budget; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
• Work Ethic:  Needs to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others.  Tireless work ethic is a given.
• Adaptability:  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Customer/Quality Focus – Anticipates and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates a personal commitment to identify customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers.  Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound judgement.  High attention to detail. 

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.