Plant Engineering Leader

OC Business Title: Technical Lead
Job Title: Engineering Lead
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Technical Leader in Kansas City, KS is responsible for providing all aspects of technical leadership to the Plant. The position reports to the Plant Leader and is a member of the plant leadership team. There is also a functional reporting relationship to the ISB Technical Leader in Granville, OH. This position is targeted to have three salaried direct reports as well as organizational responsibility for several hourly quality technicians.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading in Safety
Provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountability
Participates in work area self-inspections and accident investigations as well as recommends corrective actions to make the workplace safer
Leads and supports safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries
Technical Excellence and Process Optimization
Identify, lead, and implement process development improvements and new process developments
Participate in the scope development and execution of all major projects, including rebuilds, to ensure safety, performance, schedule and cost goals of the projects are met or exceeded
Set clear and measurable expectations in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metrics
Share accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan with other plant leadership team members
Effectively communicate objectives holding people accountable to deliver results
Actively drive understanding of customer requirements and the relationship to plant process variables to ensure products meet the customer FFU at all times
Ensure that all customer complaints are recorded, communicated plant wide and thoroughly investigated with corrective action preventing recurrence
Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes / controls
Demonstrate the ability to develop and meet key milestones, to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization, and to technically contribute to the development of the process solutions
Applies statistical methods/data analytics to estimate future manufacturing requirements
Lead and Develop Talent
Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation
Effectively staff the organization with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal and external talent to satisfy both near-term and long-term succession needs
Ensure a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business
Plan, promote and organize training activities to constantly elevate the capabilities of employees
Establish clear and measurable performance expectations and hold direct reports accountable for delivering the goals
Actively participate in talent reviews as well as invest in the growth