Operations Supervisor, 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

Daily Planning, Execution and Area Management:

• Performs pre-shift task planning and prioritization activities to successfully execute on the Production Plan.
• Identifies back-up tasks in the event that all workable production plan tasks are manned.
• Plans and issues team member work assignments.
• Ensures team members are qualified to perform assigned tasks and that each team member understands the procedural details of their assigned tasks.
• Facilitates shift start-up meetings to communicate the Production Plan to all team members and ensures that each individual understands their role in its successful execution.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment, including the activities and behaviors of team members and visitors in the area.
• Understands and ensures compliance with systems, policies and procedures
• Establishes effective team communication practices amongst team and between shifts.
• Reports actions, issues and status for each production plan task in end-of-shift summaries.

Team Management, Growth and Performance:

• Maintains required staffing levels by selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Communicates job performance standards to each direct employee and appraises team members relative to standards.
• Counsels, coaches, develops rewards and disciplines employees to meet and then exceed performance standards.
• Maintains accurate qualification level records for each team member within the versatility matrix and retains all required training documentation.
• Grows individual team members to meet work area qualification requirements.
• Collaborates with each employee to develop growth plans and provides reasonable opportunities to facilitate the plan.

Department Administration & Metrics:

• Understands team metrics and the root causes for any misses. Implements corrective actions.
• Affirms team members understand department performance goals and work area metrics & actual team performance.
• Develops team approach on successfully executing actions/behaviors to achieve department goals.
• Planning and execution of team budget.
• Performs administrative duties in support of the direct team members; timekeeping, voucher approvals, personnel records, etc.
• Fair and consistent resolution of personnel issues (time and attendance, code of conduct, etc…)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent combination of Associates degree in a technical discipline with 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, production planning and communication skills
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS9100, etc.)
• Ability to work beyond scheduled shift when required
• US citizen

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Navy Nuclear or Shipyard experience a plus
• Previous Motor Manufacturing experience strongly desired
• Experience with Mechanical Assembly desired
• Experience or familiarity with Controlled Work Packages desired

Physical Requirements

• Position requires lifting (up to 30 pounds), walking, climbing, bending, sitting, standing, stooping and ability to work with and handle live magnets.
• Sometimes requires occasional travel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage

Salary Range

$72,654 - $103,895