General Foreman

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a General Foreman. The General Foreman will be responsible for all aspects of the production. Develops and implements the necessary strategies to meet identified goals in safety, quality, production throughput, equipment OEE and cost performance. They will be given the latitude to manage the department with the expectation to meet or exceed the identified goals and be a role model to represent the Wieland values. This role is located in Cuba, MO and will be fully on-site.

General Foreman Responsibilities:

Foster Wieland's Core Values of Ambition, Respect, Reliability, Diversity, Optimism, Ownership and Safety-Health-Environment.
• Oversee all daily activities of the production floor.
• Execute a safe and injury-free work environment.
• Compile, analyze and report production data.
• Develop or revise standard operational procedures and Standard work for Supervisors, Technicians and Operators.
• Appraise subordinates and submits appraisal.
• Interact closely with all departments to ensure optimal production.
• Implement lean methodologies to drive improvement in safety, quality, OEE and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, laws, policies and SOPs, use progressive disciplinary action as needed.
• Mentor and coach subordinates in developing a continuous improvement environment based on our Wieland values.
• Resolve worker issues or submit issues to the Operations Manager for action.
• Responsible for routine safety, housekeeping and quality inspections throughout the plant.
• Strive continually to improve manpower utilization in alignment with Production Planning.
• Anticipate and track operational and tactical risks and providing strategic solutions.
• Work closely and partner with Human Resources focusing on culture, on-boarding, retention, and training.
  

General Foreman Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft such as Excel and PowerPoint & SAP.
• Proven leaderships skills in communication, collaboration, and accountability in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational & decision-making skills to execute and manage effectively.
• Broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel 20-30%

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.