Area Leader, Plant

Your Opportunity as theArea Leader This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll directly influence the day-to-day performance of a critical production area. As the Area Leader, you'll set the standard for safety, quality, and reliability across all shifts-translating priorities into action, removing barriers for your teams, and ensuring the line delivers consistently in a fast-paced 24/7 operation. **Location:**Orrville, OH **Work Arrangements:**100% onsite In this role you will: * Manage a team of 36 hourly technicians across 3 shifts and supports a department that runs a 24/5 operating schedule. * Own the safety, quality, and reliability of a production line across all shifts. * Manage 3 team leaders and multiple functional leaders on the teams * Plan and executes the team's work plans * Hold team accountable to individual and team responsibilities * Has the ability to direct engineering projects from conception through completion * Act as a key member of the department leadership team * Work closely with managers, plant engineering, and technicians to solve problems and improve the department * Identify losses and develops plans and strategies to eliminate losses in the areas of safety, quality, reliability, and cost * Develop technician skills within department to include new hires all the way up to team leaders * Work closely with a process engineer and maintenance coordinators to improve the results of the production lines * Provide support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis * Own a safety key element for the plant * Achieve and improves scorecard results for the department * Act as a safety role model at all times * Monitor progress of technician's step-up cards * Meet or exceed process reliability targets * Strong organizational, planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. * Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills. What we are looking for: MinimumRequirements: * Bachelor's degree is required, concentration in engineering is preferred * A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience required * Strong troubleshooting skills is required * A minimum of 1 year of people management experience in an operations environment required * Knowledge of process safety and manufacturing safety protocols is required * Knowledge of mechanical and maintenance processes * Experience managing, leading, and influencing teams * Experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceuticals is preferred Additionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: * Willingness to work a schedule that most effectively supports the organization. This could include beginning the workday at 6:00 am in support of Daily Direction Setting meeting * Ability to work with the manufacturing leadership team, technicians, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and construction/equipment contractors * Ability to work independently * Ability to train technicians and explain difficult technical material in a way that is understood and executed * Ability to flex to off shift as needed to support production * Perform their roles and responsibilities in a safe manner TheRight Placefor You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with uson LinkedIn We're an equal opportu