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Production Operations Leader I

Watlow
parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Missouri, Columbia
2101 Pennsylvania Drive (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2025
Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. Position Summary: Leads Team Members in the cell(s) on the day to day production to ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC) targets are met to achieve the customer demand and Value Stream goals. Leads improvement efforts through the use of tools and techniques in the Watlow Business System (WBS). Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix): Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to others Recommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product. Contribute in problem solving activities. Understand the processes and knowledge in tools and techniques and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills. Uses resources to learn the business Facilitates and coach's others Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next Demonstrates approachability and openness Establishes credibility Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities Uses the Watlow Business System to achieve results Demonstrating the WW Leader Behaviors Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix): Delivery: Work with senior manager to develop Coaching Forward skills Communication - Communicate effectively with all team members Team Building Skills - Work with senior manager to develop plan to ensure the WW is fully deployed Goal/Metric Deployment - Direct manufacturing operations in accordance with Value Stream Assessment (VSA) plan and strategy deployment. RCCA (Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action)/Problem Solving - Solve problems rapidly utilizing the root cause corrective action process and tools Manage data from Time & Attendance System and effectively manage manpower to meet capacity requirements. May lead / participate and support Lean events - Ensure that Continuous Improvement (CI)/Lean techniques are being utilized to sustain daily operational improvement. Utilize the daily operating system to drive PQDC (People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance at the cell level, i.e. Assure Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) effectively deployed into production cells 6S - Ensure the development and deployment of a safe and healthy work environment including appropriate training in safety practices. Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits: Annual Achievement Award 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance Wellness incentives Employee Personal Assistance Program Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Diversity & Inclusion We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.