Area Manager

Position: ABBP Area Manager

Report to:

Department:

ABBP Operations Director

CPS North America

Grade:

ABBP Area Manager

Cf-B

Job Summary

• Lead the manufacturing of process to meet quality standards and customer demands in a safe working environment.
• Build and support continuous improvement to pursue operational excellence in a high-performance culture.
• Provide effective leadership to a team of hourly and professional associates which require appropriate delegation, coaching and involvement of team members in the generation of ideas and decision-making process.

• Lead the manufacturing of products according to Company standards and procedures.
• Visit production lines or areas to check on performance and provide feedback as necessary.
• Analyze performance data and trends in order to identify variances using established systems and ad-hoc problem solving.
• Apply process monitoring controls in area of responsibility.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment in accordance to Company GMP and Quality policies and procedures in order to assure the integrity of the product.
• Update and train associates on all operational procedures and processes.
• Track improvements, trends, and captures productivity improvements.
• Lead team activities to achieve goals and key leverage indicators.
• Discuss non-conformance situations and customer complaints with team members. Facilitate the development of corrective actions and preventive plans. Monitor trends of implemented actions.
• Team compliance with Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
• Reports for management review, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Process Analysis, Variance justifications, and Re-Works Report.
• Prevention of occurrence of nonconformity's related to product, process, safety and Quality System.
• Active participation in meetings to reach agreements, evaluate trends, discuss new regulations, etc., including but not limited to: Pre-SOP, SOP, Monthly Quality System Meetings, etc.
• Manage cross departmental projects focused on keeping the operations team in line with the transformational journey.
• Responsible for complying with all Internal Control requirements in own department and ABBP as applicable.

• Participate and promote activities with the OE Team that contribute toward continuous improvement (5's, workplace audit, T Cards, Idea Cards, Big C, Tip Plan, Communication Center, etc.).

• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Ensure direct reports or project team members have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure appropriate and needed resources in support of others are available and accessible so desired outcomes can be achieved.
• Provide experiences, recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development and motivation of individuals.
• Provide feedback and development to others to support their ability to complete their work responsibilities effectively.
• Hold regular discussions with each direct report to discuss progress toward goals, review and provide performance feedback, review development progress, and acknowledge achievement of objectives.
• Ensure the compliance of Company policies and procedures.
• Manage the progressive corrective action process of direct reports.
• Complete on time investigations and reports of direct reports incidents related to occupational accidents, disciplinary actions, unfulfilled procedures or working instructions, corrective actions, etc.

• Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Type of previous work experience required:

• Desirable Experience of minimum 3 years in the position or similar function as:
• Manufacturing related field
• At least one year handling managerial responsibilities

• Strong Manufacturing Functional knowledge
• Experience in Warehouse operations and or
• Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools
• Project Management knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Finance Skills
• Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of the Company, computer applications and information systems.
• SAP knowledge
• Experience executing root cause analysis and corrective action.

• Thrive in Ambiguity: Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.
• People and Customer oriented.
• Strong Changes Management skills.
• Structured Problem Solving.
• Adjustment /Flexibility.
• Assertive communication in all levels or the organization
• Team Leadership
• Influence
• Innovation.
• Self-Development.
• Negotiation.