Head of Powder Coat
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How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 80 TRUMPF locations.

Head of Powder Coat is responsible for the coordination and executing day to day activities to support the Sheetmetal Manager in accordance to TRUMPF's policies and principles in addition to performing coated products operations in all positions for cosmetic aspect on standardized assemblies and products.

Head of Powder Coat Responsibilities

• Supervise all staff in the group in accordance to TRUMPF's policies and principles. Ensure employees follow TUS rules and regulations, as well as guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensure employees adhere to safe working practices. Management of safety related topics, including maintenance of safety related documentation, facilitation of ergonomic workshops, safety walks, accident reporting and investigation.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to quality process requirements. Cooperate with QC-team on calibration requirements for department measurement equipment and ensure QC tools are in good working condition.
• Support and instruct employees to maintain quality reporting. Initiate and support corrective action as required.
• Support introduction of design changes, new products, processes and procedures.
• Develop or revise standards and programs for operational procedures, organizational structure and working practices.
• Address and resolve process and other work related issues.
• Manage work flow, strife for 100% OTD, 0% quality defects and 100% productivity.
• Monitor and report key figures (key performance indicators), communicate results to teams and management, take action to insure satisfactory performance.
• Responsible for staff scheduling: work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations and back-up for absent employees. Preparation and execution of personnel development and training plans. Ensure staff stays abreast with training requirements, in particular safety related training.
• Assists department management in hiring of personnel.
• Support achievement of departmental goals and targets.
• Contribute and participate in attainment of department projects.
• Drive lean (SYNCHRO) improvement efforts and adherence to 5s schedules. Oversee TPM program, coordinate preventive equipment maintenance as well as breakdown management.
• Read and understand blue prints and written specifications (also in metric system). Writes and administers employee performance appraisals.

Experience & Education

Previous experience in an industrial/ manufacturing environment and powder coating area is required. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. MS Office applications and SAP required. Must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and to gain the respect of other employees. Familiarity with TRUMPF products is preferred.Two year technical degree or the suitable combination of education and work experience

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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