Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Actively and effectively coach and develop his/her direct reports.
• Receive and act on verbal and written information from the plant superintendent, staff personnel and other supervisors and employees.
• Execute lean tools (5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, etc.) and procedures within Value Steam focus area to minimize process variations.
• Execute data analysis and evaluation pertinent to quality process enhancement related to Value Stream metrics.
• Manage departmental budget / cost.
• Establish production levels of heat exchanger units, meeting company quality SPC requirements.
• Check (daily) on the department production needs and assure that parts are on hand for the work force when they arrive.
• Write out requisitions for materials and parts necessary for operations.
• Write maintenance work orders for necessary machine repairs and follow up on the work order to minimize down time or faulty operation of the equipment.
• Resolve minor labor differences and manage the initial step involving employee complaints.
• Accountable for meeting quality standards.
• Maintain Safety and OSHA standards and regulations on hazardous material within the assigned departments.
• Work closely with engineering and tooling to resolve machinery problems and ensure that manufacturing instructions are correct for all operations and to resolve tooling related problems.
• Maintain required production level in assigned area.
• Direct work force and assignment of jobs to be performed, and best utilization of manpower.
• Develop and maintain harmonious working relationships within and outside the department.
• Administer work rules (handbook) in handling employment issues and discipline procedures.
• Keep labor and material usage within departmental budget. Assign work as needed.
• Instruct and train employees.
• Monitor workforce to assure they are performing at satisfactory levels.
• Provide necessary equipment and tools to safely and properly perform production jobs.
• Monitor equipment and facility systems to ensure adequate performance and take corrective measures.
• Inspect employee output to insure conformance with quality and quantity standards.
• Direct others in response to emergencies, including fire or natural calamity.
• Provide emergency care for injured or ill employees, including CPR if needed.
• Work eight hour shift concurrently with other plant operations. Periodic daily and weekend overtime as production schedules demand.
• Other essential functions as may be assigned.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Must have technical background in area supervising.
• Must have 1-3 years prior manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Must be capable of independent judgment.
• Required to be trained in CPR and First Aid.