Job SummaryTo be the liaison between Management and Hourly employees; directs the daily activities of maintenance employees; ensures the department is performing in a safe and quality-conscious manner; ensures that all required plant safety and performance testing is performed; directs actions to facilitate the day-to-day operations of the department.Safety and ProceduresFollow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job. Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role. Encourage, attend, and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits, and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned. Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified. Participate in weekly department safety walk-thru, cultivate self-driven department safety teams, coordinate maintenance safety projectsEssential Job FunctionsSafety: Promote completion of BBS Observations. As necessary, complete accident investigation forms within 24 hours. As necessary, address safety items from Maintenance as well as other departmentsQuality: Support adherence to ISO Standards. Understand and maintain Department Quality StandardsEngagement: Recommend merit increases. Complete/ Drive employee evaluations. Initiate/ Drive employee recognition. Monitor/ Evaluate training needs. Lead/ Participate in communication meetings. Encourage participation in continuing education. Participate in communication meetings. Participate in focus groupsTPM, Continuous Improvement & Lean: Lead TPM programs. Drive all CI projects and initiatives. Implement actions to improve Lean culture in the department. Establish schedules/ man power (as required). Monitor shortfalls. Establish actions to RTGTier Meetings: Lead/ Facilitate daily Tier 1 Meetings. Participate in daily Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings. Pre-meeting, review Supervisors Standard Work. Ensure Red-to-Green items are addressed as necessary. Cover Safety items as necessary. Direct Ergonomic Stretching exercises5S: Ensure 5S standard is maintained by performing 5S walk-through at beginning of shift and continuously monitoring 5S during shiftAdministrative Duties: Input time and attendance in ADP. Review Supervisor Standard Work with Area Manager. Daily Department reviews with Area Manager. Yearly employee evaluations. Recognition and Disciplinary procedures with employees as required. Participate in periodic plant-wide assessments. Review Technicians Standard Work. Monitor WIP, SP, and raw materials (continuous) spare parts. Coordinate with all departments to facilitate throughput. Prepare requisitions for approval. Maintain visual control over CI boards. Maintain and update the monthly TPM chart. Understanding and use of SAP to track history and forecast possible issues before they arise.