Production Supervisor I - 3rd Shift

Principal Purpose of the Position:

• Provide production (May also include Maintenance) employees with guidance, direction and supervision in support of departmental operations, including but limited to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Removes barriers for employees.
• Safety – Support & Influence culture to zero possible incidents & accidents. Understand leading indicators such as safety behaviors and identifying high risk locations and operations. Support actions to achieve, at a minimum, plan safety numbers on TCIR and DART.
• Quality – Act as an ambassador of qaulity with customer focus. Support and influence quality plan and never events. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Delivery - ensure quality products are shipped on time to the customer. Support and influence manufacturing plan.
• People - Drive positive culture and engagement in the workforce with the, "Results first, Respect always" theme.
• Cost – Understand basic cost components and levers to deliver cost plan.
• Actively promote all company policies and expectations, especially in support of safety plans and results. Promptly address performance issues.
• Maintain a positive work environment by regularly communicating with employees on the shop floor and respond to employee issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain well-organized and productive work areas.
• Participates and supports staffing by orienting, training, and evaluating employees; actively supports development of employees.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process and assists employee with meeting production standards
• Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments / plants.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Addresses and Resolves employee concerns, issues or problems by working with employees and or Human Resources; investigates issues; identifies solutions; recommends action.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates or Bachelor's preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years manufacturing, preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of existing manufacturing systems including computer systems, manufacturing making processes, material flow and handling schemes, quality systems and process control techniques
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and department/function objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effectively coaches, gives performance feedback and provides development opportunities within or across areas or departments; ability to influence behaviors and drive results
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to work under frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, influence others; Approachable Demeanor
• Hands on SAP experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).

Supervisory responsibilities: Production and / or Maintenance employees.

Work environment:

• Warehouse as well as office environment.
• Manufacturing facility containing casting, drawing, annealing, extrusion, cranes, & forklifts.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.
• A fast paced working environment, extremely hot at times.
• Computer work.

Travel: None