Section Manager Lawrence Manufacturing

Posting End Date: 11/23/2020
Job Band / Grade: MGR.EX
Number of Openings: 1

WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
Do you want to work for one of the world’s most trusted and recognized brands? Hallmark is a company rooted in connecting people. We care for our employees, our communities, and our world. A career at Hallmark means you get to make a big impact and create something that can make a genuine difference. We’re looking for people who want to continue to carry our vision forward.

WHO WE ARE & WHO YOU ARE:
The Greetings Production Facility in Lawrence, Kansas is a fast paced production environment that produces greeting cards. Disciplines within the plant include the Production Team as well as Production Art, Production Planning, Engineering, and Plant and Facilities Maintenance. The Greetings Plant priorities are to exceed our customer’s expectations in timing and quality while significantly reducing cycle times and reducing our total cost of product. A disciplined problem solving approach, using a PDCA/A3 tools, by our engaged leadership team and operators is essential to achieving our lead time and cost reduction targets.

THE SECTION MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Lawrence Section Manager directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of products, distribution of products, and tooling. The Section Manager leads up to 35 Hallmark employees (with additional agency employees added during peak seasons), oversees the scheduling and assignment of work, and verifies that production, serviceability, cost, and quality standards are met. The Section Manager ensures good housekeeping practices and positive employee relations are maintained, and that safety regulations are followed. The incumbent also provides the customer with the right product at the right time within the cost target.

The Section Manager will:

This is a 2nd shift opportunity working 3:30 to Midnight May be required earlier or later than stated hours depending on business need.

Interested? Follow the application instructions below to apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The following is required to be considered for this role:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Your resume and application will stand out if you have:

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This job is located at our production facility in Lawrence, KS. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

This is a 2nd shift opportunity working 3:30 to Midnight. May be required earlier or later than stated hours depending on business need.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:
At Hallmark, we help people feel connected to what matters. That’s true of our employees, just as it is our consumers. Providing benefits that support the lives and wellbeing of Hallmarkers is among the most important investments the company makes.

Hallmark benefits are designed to give you choices. Wherever you are in life, we want you to find the benefits that are right for you and your loved ones. Explore the Hallmark Benefits Guide to learn more.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.