• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety. • Create and sustain a safe work environment. • Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations. • Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action. • Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis. • Manage and maintain Powell inventory accuracy & cycle count requirements. • Complete root cause investigation & corrective action to inventory discrepancies. • Manage excess and obsolete material investigation, corrective action & disposition aligned with Powell policy. • Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell inventory & cycle counting procedures. • Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality & Finance Audits. • Implement process improvements designed to improve inventory control metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing. • Maintain quality document file system for internal & external audit requests. • In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established objectives. • Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses. • Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department. • Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained. • Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required. • Lead and conduct effective meetings. • Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently. • Maintain accurate training records. • Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision. • Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution. • Develop and administer performance evaluations. • Effectively manage performance. • Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process. • AA or BS degree plus 3 years of experience/or a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience • 5 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a small team of direct or indirect reports within a manufacturing environment. • 5 years of experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. • Strong time management skills. • Strong analytical skills. • Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good organization skills • Must be responsible and dependable. • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates. • Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities. • Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills. • Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment. • Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.