Lead and coordinate production teams to achieve established results while guiding, providing support, removing barriers, holding individuals and teams accountable and driving continuous improvement.  Work with Team Leads and/or Cell Coordinators and act as liaison where appropriate between production team and rest of the organization. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for creating, managing and maintaining production schedule, jobs, and load levels.
• Responsible for managing the material requirements plan through the proper use of planned orders, firm planned orders and released work orders.
• Follows up on the progress of orders and expedites as necessary to ensure orders will be shipped on time.
• Maintains close communication with Purchasing, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Shipping and Customer Service.
• Works with Accounting and Manufacturing on matters relating to material requisitions, production reporting, and inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for analyzing all assigned inventories and establishing inventory planning factors as appropriate.
• Responsible for managing the cycle count process in assigned areas and for initiating corrective action to prevent future errors.
• Responsible for leading & managing physical inventory in assigned area.
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service to resolve and avoid problems in connection with schedules, production, material deliveries and the like.
• Plans and schedules personnel assignments; coordinates flow of work between work centers and shifts; follows-up to ensure assignment and schedules are carried out.
• Responsible for efficient use of labor hours, material, and machines.
• Directs the proper care of all equipment, facilities, and machines in unit.
• Conducts cross-training of employees.
• Responsible for communicating information on problems, projects, schedules, etc. to other team members as needed.
• Track e-time, points accumulation, and disciplinary status of machine cell employees.
• Identify any employee issues as they occur and inform other team members of these issues to move toward resolution with strong support from others, including Operations Manager, Product Management, and Human Resources.
• Support colleagues in self-direction and development initiatives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Cultivates innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Drives vision and purpose: Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Manages conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Builds effective teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment preferred 
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is a plus
• Previous technical background is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Manufacturing Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and Manufacturing Floor Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Clarity of vision to see near and mid-range.  Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $63,000 - $108,000 annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​