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Hiring Manager - Sukhpal SinghSalary Exempt PositionCompany - United Salt Baytown, LLCCore Responsibilities:Leads, coaches, and develops approximately 30 employees, aligning staffing and performance expectations with safe execution and production priorities.Owns department safety performance, including incident prevention, near-miss reporting, corrective-action closure, training completion, and audit compliance.Directs daily production planning and execution to achieve schedule, output, throughput, quality, scrap, and on-time completion targets.Partners with Maintenance to prioritize work orders, strengthen preventive maintenance, resolve root causes, improve OEE and uptime, and reduce production interruptions.Provides hands-on leadership during staffing gaps, changeovers, and breakdowns by safely operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting can-line equipment.Maintains accountability for material and finished-goods inventory accuracy, availability, and control.Ensures production, safety, quality, workforce, and compliance documentation is timely, accurate, and complete.Builds workforce capability through onboarding, cross-training, coaching, skill development, and succession readiness.Qualifications:A technical degree from a 2-year accredited college, equivalent or greater.5+ years of experience in a high-volume production/manufacturing/logistics facilityMechanical aptitude sufficient to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot can line equipment and assist in running the line if needed.Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.Ability to speak effectively before groups.Ability to work with other departments, especially maintenance, to achieve production goals.Be organized and can plan ahead.Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.Supervision Skills:Meets the Qualifications requirement for a technical degree from an accredited two-year college or a higher-level equivalent; a bachelor's degree is preferred.Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume production, manufacturing, or logistics environment.Demonstrated mechanical leadership and technical aptitude to safely operate, adjust, and troubleshoot can line equipment and support line operations when needed.Strong written communication and document interpretation skills to provide clear direction and ensure operational compliance.Confident verbal communicator who can lead meetings, present expectations, and engage groups effectively.Proven ability to align cross-functional departments, particularly Maintenance, around safety, reliability, and production goals.Highly organized, forward-looking leader with the ability to anticipate needs, set priorities, and execute plans.Spanish-language proficiency is preferred and supports effective leadership of a diverse workforce.Accountable For:A safe and collaborative maintenance operation that meets company policies, regulatory requirements, and established performance goals.Reliable equipment performance and timely completion of maintenance work.Clear communication with plant leadership and affected departments regarding maintenance priorities, schedules, risks, and outages.Accurate maintenance documentation, inventory controls, and department records.Effective use of department resources and adherence to approved maintenance budgets.Maintenance support for FSMA audit readiness and site emergencies, mock-disaster, and product-recall drills.Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all organizational levels. Prepare routine reports, policies, and correspondence while maintaining collaborative working relationships.Read and interpret drawings, safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.Apply analytical and mathematical concepts—including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions—to practical maintenance and operational situations.Demonstrate innovation, sound problem-solving, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently.Build effective interpersonal relationships and contribute as a collaborative team member.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.Preferred:Bilingual in English and Spanish.Working knowledge of SAP or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance principles.PLC troubleshooting experience.Physical Demands:Frequently climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls while performing job duties.Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.Works approximately 50% of the time on the manufacturing floor and 50% in an office environment.Regularly lifts and moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The position is primarily a day shift position, 6 am – 3:00 pm. Flexibility is required to cover other shifts and occasional weekend work.Other Requirements:Must be able to complete and pass post-offer checks, including, but not limited to, background, drug, references, and education.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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