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Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Color Change Manager to join our TEAM! As the Color Change Manager, we need someone who ensures quality control and process audit functions are met within the Quality Management system. Drives continuous improvement projects in the areas of green waste, recovery, shade control and application defects.
Primary Objective:
Plans, organizes, and leads glaze line production operations.
Major Function and Scope:
- Maintains a safe and healthy working environment for all glaze line associates, particularly in reference to silica, housekeeping, and organization.
- Responsible for leading and driving safety improvement projects in the glaze line area.
- Ensures product specifications are met throughout the glaze line value stream.
- Ensures quality control and process audit functions are met. Drives continuous improvement projects in the areas of green waste, recovery, shade control and application defects.
- Leads continuous improvement projects that drive world class PR levels.
- Responsible for working with technical team and R&D in all product qualification processes.
- Works jointly with maintenance and operations teams in both the Mini-PM and 8-week planned/preventative maintenance programs.
- Coordinates daily maintenance needs for department.
- Works with planning department to meet all scheduling requirements while making effective use of labor, material, and equipment.
- Leads group of Changeover Technicians to set record levels in tests completed and start-up efficiency.
- Direct responsibility for resources assigned to deco and application equipment, especially roller inventory tracking.
- Implements standard processes for all glaze line tasks, and audits work completed on all shifts for continuity and improvement.
- Participates in the selection of new hires or transfers for open glaze line positions.
- Lead in managing product classification by line, as well as key approval for all glaze line modifications and upgrades.
- Performance appraisal responsibility for direct associates, as well as panel assistance for other glaze line personnel.
- Conducts new hire or transfer training, as well as procedural updates throughout the glaze line organization.
Experience and Knowledge Required:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred area of Study: Ceramic, Chemical, Geology.
- Extensive knowledge of glaze lines, printing technologies, quality standards and overall ceramic manufacturing.
- Requires knowledge of safety policy and procedures. Ability to read/write English.
- 3 or more years operations experience with a minimum of 1 years supervisory experience.
- Requires 10 plus years of experience in the ceramic tile industry with a strong background in glazes and glaze lines.
Competencies:
- Core competencies include strong communications skills with all levels, leadership organization and conflict resolution skills, data analysis and interpretation, and ability to prioritize.
- Ability to train, coach and problem solve.
- Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
About Daltile:
As the nation’s top tile manufacturer, we abide by the highest industry standards. From corporate ethics to sustainability, our commitment to our customers remains the same: creating quality products that people and businesses can believe in and trust.Get to know the leader in ceramic, porcelain, mosaics, and innovative solutions better.
