Area Manager - Kimball International, Jasper, IN - MFG - Kimball International

Role Description:



Provide daily support, knowledge, and leadership to the team to meet all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity measures.



Responsibilities:



The Area Manager has the authority, responsibility, and accountability to provide leadership to lead the area, department, and line employees. This includes:


* Oversee the function of one or more Team Leaders within an area or several areas within the factory.
* Coordinate the production activities of the department/line.
* Ensure that department employees have adequate tools, supplies, and equipment to perform their job duties.
* Ensure department employees have adequate training for the process they are performing.
* Coach and direct employees in quality expectations, daily task direction, performance, skills development, and housekeeping.
* Review work of department/line employees for compliance to quality standards, tolerances, and material specifications.
* Communicate performance goals to department/line employees.
* Complete timesheets for hourly employees to ensure accurate paychecks.
* Support Quality Policy and Safety Policy.
* Support the Vision & Guiding Principles of Kimball International
* Hold annual performance feedback for applicable team members
* Attendance and performance management
* Performs duties and tasks as assigned.
* Promote and lead teams in CI activities that help to improve the plants KPI’s.
* Hold weekly meetings with team leads quality, safety, and process engineering to address/progress on CI targets.



Skills to Perform This Role:



Interpersonal Skills


* Ability to learn and adapt to new situations quickly
* Able to interact with diverse groups of people
* Able to keep matters confidential
* Able to motivate others
* Must have a positive attitude
* Focus on continuous improvement



Technical Skills


* Able to effectively use problem solving techniques and processes
* PC and related technology skills
* High level of manufacturing knowledge related to area of responsibility



Communication Skills


* Able to effectively communicate with teams and leadership management.
* Good verbal/written communication skills
* Able to present information to all levels of the organization.



Leadership Skills


* Open and approachable to employees.
* Able to organize analytical, administrative, and reporting needs.
* Able to lead teams.
* Able to take initiative and take ownership of area of responsibility.
* Works proactively to address needed improvements.



Business Skills


* Must possess good planning skills.
* Able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
* Able to utilize Information Technology.
* Able to understand general manufacturing approaches and implementation.




* Associates Degree or higher level of educational accomplishment in a related field is preferred.
* 3-5 years related manufacturing or other leader experience

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