REVISION:                                February 27, 2020

DEPARTMENT:                       Manufacturing Admin

LOCATION:                              5107 Kissell Avenue, Altoona PA  16601

REPORTS TO:                          Director of Operations

POSITION STATUS:                Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt

MANAGES OTHERS:              Yes

Summary

Supervising employees, organizing and monitoring work flow

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. SAFETY                                                             

• Maintains safe and clean work environment
• Monitors, supports and enforces Company safety policies and practices

2. QUALITY                                                          

• Monitors, supports and enforces Company quality standards and practices
• Recognizes deviations from standards; determines and performs corrective actions
• Develops and implements process improvements

3. EMPLOYEE - for assigned employee(s):    

• Participates in new hire interviews and selection
• Provides/Coordinates necessary training
• Provides routine/timely performance feedback; Coaches as necessary
• Conducts Interim and Annual Performance Evaluations
• Monitors, supports and enforces Company Policies; Approves PTO and other time-off requests
• Represents and promotes Company

4. WORK SCHEDULE - Supports Work Schedule through assigned employee(s):           

• Participates in routine Production Meetings
• Communicates work schedule and output requirements
• Schedules and assigns employee(s) within and to other Departments and/or Work Centers
• Plans and monitors work flow; establishes priorities as needed
• Actively contributes to Team Environment

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be capable of using computers daily.  Will be using ERP system and common Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee will be working around equipment and moving mechanical parts.  Manufacturing environment - appropriate safety equipment and precautions required such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, ear plugs, etc.

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT BLAIR IMAGE ELEMENTS

We strive at Blair to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees. Beyond compensation and benefits, feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many things that contribute to overall job satisfaction, including our focus on advancement opportunities, training and mutual respect. With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair.

Drugs and Alcohol
We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion and CDL Driver Testing as well as Random Screening.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Medicine Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option (FSA)
• Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance for all employees + additional available at group rates
• Paid Leave Program – up to 5 weeks per year based upon length of service
• Gainsharing Program – quarterly bonuses based upon company performance and service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15-Year Award / 25-Year Bonus
• Weekly Pay Schedule / Direct Deposit / Paperless Checks
• Loan Program through local Credit Union
• Company Logo Uniforms & Products – distributed free annually
• Company funded protective footwear program
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement program
• Break Area – with air conditioning, microwaves, refrigerators, and convenience store type vending system with Keurig machines
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Bottled Spring Water

Company Culture

• Flexible work schedules promote healthier work-life balance
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Blair Cares – employee-run committee raises money to assist fellow employees in need
• Community / Sponsorship Donation program
• Blair Scholarship
• Casual dress environment in most areas

• Blair Information Center (BIC) – employee website accessible through any smart device for company events, news, forms and documents
• Quarterly Meetings with catered lunch
• Bi-Weekly Manufacturing Update Meetings
• Monthly Lunch with Leadership Group
• Annual Employee Feedback Survey
• Open Door Policy

Blair Image Elements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.