Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift

About the Role

Directly supervise focus-factory/process production employees to maximize safety, quality, variable cost, productivity, and technical skill development. Ensure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports to the Director of Operations and serves as their backup.

Responsibilities

• Work with support departments to ensure production methods align with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and the AS9100 program.
• Assist Planners/Schedulers in properly scheduling manufacturing operations within the focus-factory/process.
• Analyze, establish, and communicate performance standards for the focus-factory/process.
• Control product, materials, and labor flow to maximize productivity and minimize cost while meeting safety, quality, inventory, and throughput targets.
• Review and plan daily, weekly, and quarterly labor, equipment, tooling, and supply requirements to achieve manufacturing throughput and exceed productivity targets.
• Lead daily employee team meetings to align department goals, solicit feedback, and remove performance obstacles.
• Develop and implement systems to improve internal and external quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Document all department functions and maintain the daily Time and Attendance recordkeeping system.
• Ensure proper control and disposal of scrap in the focus-factory/process.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to meet scrap, cost, and safety requirements while managing process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a positive and productive work environment with customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Analyze variable labor costs daily and determine staffing levels; reallocate support labor as needed.
• Carry out supervisory duties: interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding/disciplining employees, and resolving complaints.
• Coordinate the My Idea program for the assigned focus-factory/process.
• Plan and support cross-training to eliminate skill gaps and maintain an employee skill matrix, including competency forms and certifications.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Promote a zero-injury culture by complying with environmental safety practices and regulations, including SDS, chemical labeling, and storage requirements.
• Conduct EH&S self-inspections and safety huddles in areas of responsibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Engineering degree highly preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years.

Skills

• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Team motivation and development to meet performance requirements.
• Blueprint reading.
• Analytical and strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and QAD.
• Experience with inspection equipment (Micrometer, Comparator, Dial Caliper).
• Ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Performance management.