Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the efforts of hourly production personnel.
• Maintain and show incremental improvement in current product/process quality indices - investigate and correct abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot process/equipment and correct when product or process limits are exceeded. Direct maintenance or technical assistance as required.
•  Provide a safe working environment by achieving high standards in housekeeping and safety awareness in production personnel. Conduct safety tours and situation resolution. Conduct and document safety meetings, etc.
• Serve as mentor/coach to operators to instill a sense of ownership of the process/product and promote teamwork
• Maintain all equipment (mechanical and cleanliness) to achieve high level of utilization. Coordinate preventive and emergency maintenance/cleaning.
• Manage workforce to meet daily production requirements and budgetary targets.
•  Monitor shift production reports and levels to insure effective use of labor and equipment.
•  Monitor shift product testing to maintain specifications.
• Effectively coordinate and utilize efforts of operators during non-production.

Qualifications:

Education:  4 yr degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is a plus.

Years of Experience:  Prior supervisory/managerial experience (2 – 5 yrs) required

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes with Nonwovens, winding, and extrusion knowledge a definite advantage.
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead the workforce to a common goal.
• To be able to quickly and decisively analyze and resolve multiple situations.
• Knowledge of current computer software and systems (ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, Payroll (ADP), etc.)
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Previous work in a Union environment preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)