The department leader is responsible for the total operation results of typically three or more converting/production lines, focusing on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale (sqcdm).
main accountabilities and responsibilities (including i care)
* uncompromised commitment to our i care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
* responsible for development of the organizational capability to get the expected results and provide leadership, direction setting and coaching for their department.
* responsible for the application (and development if needed) of systems and standards (work instructions, procedures for safety, quality, maintenance, manufacturing excellence best practice, etc.).
* responsible for the fulfilment of the maintenance plan (including cost).
* uses internal and external benchmarks to drive performance improvement.
* contributes to the achievement of the plant’s compelling business need (cbn) and communicates it to the department.
* develops department objectives aligned with site and unit needs and cascades goals down to the teams.
* ensures the department delivers required production orders according to spec, in time and on cost.
* ensures department works to standards (safety, quality, daily direction setting (dds), etc.).
* accountable for the department’s operational budget.
* identifies capex needs to support midterm plans.
* is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence management, coaching and education within their department.
experience and qualification requirements
* university degree preferred.
* 5+ years of relevant work experience.
* leadership experience preferred.
skills and competencies
* safety awareness
* leadership & influencing skills
* decision making
* conflict management
* effective communication skills
* presentation skills
* prioritization
* time management
* delegation
* advanced problem solving skills
* stakeholder management skills
* financial awareness
* analytical skills
* customer focus
* interpersonal skills
* learning agility
* coaching skills
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