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Franklin Investment Corp (Franklin Industries) DEPARTMENT MANAGER in FRANKLIN, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Franklin Industries is a hot rolling steel mill located in Franklin, PA. Using recycled railroad steel, we manufacture high quality U-channel for signs, etc., as well as T-posts for agriculture.The Department Manager will support Franklin Industries by skillful management of the team and by meeting all safety requirements and production goals of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the department
  • Watch and abide by all safety protocols
  • Provide trainings, leadership, and motivation
  • Attend meetings and complete all trainings as assigned
  • Participate on interview panels
  • Monitor and track staff attendance
  • Implement disciplinary procedures as per policy
  • Complete regular and/or annual employee reviews
  • Report KPIs to company executives
  • Send month-end report to President
  • Check email calendar for important meetings or events
  • Conduct "Toolbox Talk" (safety), conduct beginning and end-of-shift employee meetings
  • Update skills and training matrix; find the best fit for employees
  • Keep current job manual for manager position that includes daily/weekly/monthly/yearly checklist
  • Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean), problem-solving (KATA technique), and root cause analysis
  • Maintain ISO 9001:2015 department standards
  • Serve on company committees

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Supervisory or line of progression experience; familiarity with and knowledge of department
  • Industrial-related and production management experience preferred
  • Good leadership/management skills; detail-oriented
  • Computer skills, Excel
  • Good math skills
  • Use of hand tools

Working Conditions (if applicable):

  • This is a safety sensitive position. You will be around and/or operating heavy machinery.
  • Working around mechanical parts and vibrations
  • Working around some fumes and gases
  • Working with some fluids and chemicals
  • Working around loud noises

Physical Requirements (if applicable):

  • Ability to climb on, off, and around equipment
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
  • Ability to lift item (occasionally very heavy, in excess of 50 pounds)
  • Various repetitive motions

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; update as needed.
  • Conduct daily morning meeting with team
  • Track employee attendance
  • Ensure employees clock in and our correctly

Machines/Equipment used for Position:

  • Computer
  • iPad
  • ISO Chrome Book
  • ERP software
  • Cell phones
  • Radios
  • Video equipment
  • Measuring devices
  • Small tools
  • Gauges
  • Copy/Fax machines 
  • Scanners, barcode and office
  • All equipment within department

Other duties as assigned.

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