Melt Shop Supervisor, (PAM) - 1st Shift (8am-4pm) - Morgantown, PA

About the role

The Melt Shop Supervisor supervises Melt Shop hourly production personnel and operations on the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and coach assigned personnel. Use positive reinforcement and discipline as appropriate.
• Complete annual performance appraisals and quarterly (new employee) evaluations.
• Issue work assignments to Lead Operators, Furnace Crews, Finished Product Technicians, Set-Up Technicians, and other employees to meet department objectives.
• Assist Lead Operators with planning work and use of resources (people, tools, and equipment) to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Supervise personnel to achieve throughput, delivery performance, changeover, and product yield goals.
• Delegate assignments and responsibility to Lead Operators; follow up to ensure assignments are completed properly and productively.
• Allocate resources (people, tools, equipment, and materials) between furnaces and support activities (maintenance, set-up, grit blasting, conditioning, packaging, material handling, etc.) to meet objectives.
• Develop operating and maintenance procedures; assist with optimization of preventive maintenance.
• Conduct accident investigations and periodic safety checks/inspections; work with the HSE Dept to take action and/or generate safety corrective action requests (SCARs) as appropriate.
• Review customer specifications, sales orders, schedules, blend sheets, daily chemistry reports, etc., to issue schedules, changeover and chamber preparation checklists, and melt release forms to furnace crews.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Supplemental college, technical, or supervisory training highly desired.
• Manufacturing experience required; metals manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holiday management coverage and weekend duty.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Lead Operator experience or engineering/technical education is helpful.
• Ability to focus on details and understand the overall impact of events and decisions.
• Strong leadership skills; demonstrated competency in supervisory and technical skills required for the position.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Good computer skills (MS Word and Excel).