Position: Header Manager

Location: Catoosa, OK
Pay: $125,000+/yr
Shift: Day Shift
Job Type: Direct Hire Opportunity
Job #: 119291

Key Responsibilities

• Department Management

  • Oversee work procedures, prepare schedules, and manage workflow within the Header department.
  • Issue written and oral instructions and assign duties to team members.
  • Examine work for precision, neatness, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Process Improvement & Standardization

  • Study and implement standardized procedures to increase worker efficiency.
  • Maintain harmony among team members and address grievances effectively.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with other department managers to ensure coordinated functions, such as production, inventory management, and quality assurance.
  • Deploy policies focusing on Lean Manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, and visual controls.

• Production & Scheduling

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to meet sales orders, inventory requirements, and delivery dates.
  • Review and update the New Generation Operation Schedule (NGOS) as needed.

• Safety & Maintenance

  • Communicate regularly with the maintenance team regarding repair needs in the department.
  • Ensure safety protocols and incident reporting procedures are followed; escalate issues to the Safety Manager/Technician or HR Manager.

• Material & Inventory Management

  • Manage material requirements to optimize inventory turnover and reduce levels on hand.

• Leadership & Employee Development

  • Provide leadership for problem resolution, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Identify and develop employees’ skills through coaching and counseling.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continual feedback on performance.

• Safety & Quality Compliance

  • Conduct weekly safety meetings and monitor quality according to the company’s Quality Plan.

• Budget Management

  • Manage the department’s budget, including creating the budget and tracking results monthly.
  • Plan workforce requirements per position in alignment with budget constraints.

• Supervision of Employees

  • Direct and supervise 60 to 75 non-exempt employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising, and disciplining employees.
  • Manage work schedules, pay rates, safety, and overall departmental activities per Kelvion's policies and legal requirements.

• Adaptability & Attendance

  • Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in general management within a manufacturing environment is required.