Established 1858

POSITION AVAILABLE

P. O. Box 698 · Talladega, Alabama 35161

R-1848 Position ID #805300

Posting Date: February 21, 2008

POSITION: MANAGER – Birmingham SATELLITE SHOP

Alabama Industries for the Blind

RESPONSIBLE TO: Plant Manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· College degree in Business Administration/Management, Industrial Engineering/Technology, or a related field of study is required.

· Minimum 4 years experience as a plant manager, industrial engineer, engineering technician, production analyst, or as a direct manufacturing supervisor.

· Working knowledge of modern manufacturing practices and/or service contract fulfillment.

· Knowledgeable of piece rate development and incentive systems.

· Ability to use personal computers (Excel, Word, MS Access preferred or comparable database).

· Ability to work with disabled people, particularly persons who are blind.

· Ability to work in a team oriented work environment with all levels of line, staff, and management.

· Demonstrated skill in developing prototypes and assisting with product development. Must be detail oriented.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Good organization skills.

· Ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision.

· Ability to maintain a high personal standard of ethics and professional behavior.

· Knowledgeable of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS and DFARS) and regulatory agencies and compliance requirements.

· General knowledge of office equipment and machines, including computer terminal and personal computer.

· Ability to deal pleasantly and courteously with referring agency staff, employees and co-workers, by telephone, written correspondence and in person.

· Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements, particularly government contracts, summaries, orders, modifications, exceptions, amendments and waivers.

· Ability to develop written manuals and coordinate training activities for new employees and cross-training of current employees.

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of Blind or Visually Impaired and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees that do not impose undue hardship and are not essential functions of the job.

Performance Responsibilities:

· To plan, organize, direct, and control all activities necessary to carry out the conversion of raw materials and supplies into finished products, or to perform service contract activities per customer specifications.

· To provide the managerial leadership necessary to motivate subordinates in order to maximize the use of their talents and abilities.

· To assist the plant manager with technical aspects of planning, coordinating, data collection, analysis, product development, process improvement, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, work measurement, and problem identification and solution.

· To coordinate all training and cross training of AIB employees, especially those who have visual impairments, and to assist the Plant Manager with personnel and manufacturing activities.

· To work with engineering and production staff in determining workstation design, job modifications, and work methods best suited to AIB production requirements and to the needs of visually impaired workers.

· Responsible for placement and tracking of workers, to insure that labor costs are assigned correctly and that employees are utilized in the most efficient and effective manner.

· Help establish reasonable goals and objectives for the AIB satellite facility congruent with those of other functions within AIB and AIDB as a functional member of the management team.

· Responsible for the proper interpretation and execution of AIB/AIDB policies and procedures, government regulations, JWOD Act, federal, state, and local laws and directives as may be issued from upper management and administration.

· Help plan and establish schedules and budgets based on sales projections.

· Help develop capacity plans that reflect actual production/service capability based on current and projected demand, which meet customer delivery requirements.

· Responsible for cost containment and cost reduction within the satellite facility through increased efficiency and reduction of waste.

· Provide timely and accurate reporting for the activities within the satellite facility as required by good management practices and the needs of other management and administration.

· Provide the organizational guidance necessary to optimize the use of existing space and help determine future needs as indicated by changes in demand.

· Utilization of the most effective processes, procedures, methods and controls to optimize the use of resources.

· Responsible for the determination of the proper workflow and manufacturing balance within the various production and service units.

· Coordinate manufacturing and service contract activities with other functional areas of AIB/AIDB to ensure smooth flow of all work related activities.

· Coordinate and monitor the efforts of subordinate staff to meet relevant goals and objectives.

· Assist supervisors and staff with problems beyond their respective levels of authority, expertise, or training.

· Help develop training programs within the satellite facility to provide all employees with the opportunity to increase productivity, enhance or enrich their jobs, improve their standard of living and reach their maximum desirable potential.

· Direct interaction with government or customer quality representatives relative to the delivery of products or services in accordance with all specifications and standards. Responsible for acceptable levels of quality relative to all AIB products and services.

· Responsible for disseminating all information from upper management and administration to subordinates within the satellite facility. This includes the issuance of all work orders to the respective units under the scope of this position.

· To develop and maintain work methods analysis and improvements.

· To assist in researching, selecting and implementing computerized systems to capture WIP, labor cost, waste, and related data.

· To perform work measurement (time studies, MTM, or other DOL approved techniques) duties and maintain required documentation in compliance with DOL and National Industries for the Blind regulations.

· To assist with product or service costing.

· To develop and maintain standards and the use of standard data.

· Develop and improve work methods, work aids, jigs, fixtures and workstations.

· To assist in the training of all production employees, using the most cost effective work methods, and maintains progress reports on each trainee.

· To participate as a member of the research and development team relative to current product lines as well as new product and service feasibility and cost studies.

· Research and make recommendations relative to equipment purchases and utilization.

SALARY: $35,928 - $65,704 Scale A1 Rank 05

Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 5, 2008