Supervisor Operations; 2nd Shift (2 pm to 12 pm) (Manufacturing)
Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000. This position will receive a shift differential of $12,000 and eligible for a shift stipend.
Essential Functions
Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisors provide first-line leadership for a team of hourly non-exempt employees on an assigned shift in a Foundry manufacturing environment. Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Schedule Attainment are key accountabilities and metrics in the performance of this job.
- Lead, coach, and mentor hourly production team members to achieve goals while demonstrating exemplary behavior.
- Ensure that hourly team members are aware of and adhere to plant safety rules; work with the department team to develop a strong safety culture.
- Plan and direct the department's production activities, while considering operation needs and cost factors.
- Coordinate the department's production activities with cross-functional teams, including maintenance and quality, to achieve production targets and scrap goals.
- Conduct daily pre-shift production meeting with team.
- Adhere to department production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Oversee assigned 5S projects including project implementation and auditing of the department.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of process issues through corrective actions.
- Assign tasks, train team members, and plan workforce deployment based upon production demands.
- Troubleshoot processes and/or procedures to find the root cause on an issue and offer a resolution to operations leadership.
Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)
- Proficient knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, operation, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to monitor and assess performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Skilled in interviewing, coaching, counseling, motivating, and training team members.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Clear and effective verbal communication skills.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
- Knowledge of production processes, quality control, cost management, and manufacturing best practices in a Foundry setting.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a business or engineering discipline or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Prior foundry production, fabricated metal products or a metals machining environment is desired.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in hot, loud, and, occasionally, a confined environment.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders at varying heights.
Travel Requirements
Little to no travel is anticipated with this position.
This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.
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