Job Details
About Us:
Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world's critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Leadership and Culture:
- Serve as the primary site leader, ensuring a positive and engaging work environment where team members feel valued, safe, and fulfilled.
- Foster open communication channels throughout the organization, promoting transparency and teamwork.
- Represent the site during customer visits and community engagements, showcasing our commitment to excellence and collaboration.
- Liaise with local community partners and oversee facility maintenance and upkeep initiatives.
Manufacturing Operations:
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, overseeing production machinery, quality control processes, and packaging activities.
- Manage a team responsible for assembling products, optimizing workflow, and maximizing workforce utilization.
- Drive efficiency, timeliness, and quality in manufacturing processes to meet production targets and customer expectations.
- Provide strategic direction to team members and make informed personnel decisions to optimize performance and productivity.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, including environmental, OSHA, and safety protocols.
- Implement and uphold best practices for workplace safety, promoting a culture of responsibility and accountability.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree preferred, or minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of production management in the steel fabrication industry or equivalent including welding, large machine operations, inventory management, and fulfillment processes.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Infor ERP, or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience operating mobile equipment and willingness to obtain necessary certifications.
Work Environment:
This is an office-based position with exposure to manufacturing facilities. The employee must adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements when in the manufacturing area.
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Company: Afinitas