Plant Supervisor (Night 12 hour)

Position Summary

The Plant Supervisor engages with supervisory staff to allow the supervisor to concentrate on operations of the technical leads and team members involved in production, assembly, fabrication, finishing or maintenance operations. The Plant Supervisor reports to Human Resources and will support the operations supervisors with human resource management. The Plant Supervisor will work with the current emergency coordinators to ensure proper emergency response. The Plant Supervisor will continually maintain operational awareness in all areas of the plant during their shift and have the authority to correct employees that are violating any NGK company and operational procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes all processes and manufacturing areas to ensure safe and efficient operations as it relates to Safety Productivity and Quality
• Works with process supervisors to manage quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Supports supervisor to continuously improve in all areas
• Aids the area supervisors in tracking absenteeism, timekeeping and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supports the area process supervisors during the shift by assisting with employee issues and policy/procedure violations
• Follows up on Training requirements and assists the Training department with training evaluations and improvements to processes
• Solves employee issues through the proper channels, utilizing successful conflict resolution methods and fairly exercising the progressive disciplinary process as necessary
• Manages area performance measures, targets and objectives; provides regular progress reports; and facilitates continuous improvement through Kaizen activities, cross-departmental teams, special projects and initiatives, as assigned
• Works to ensure positive employee relations and work environment through effective communications; addresses employee concerns promptly, through the fair and consistent administration of company policies
• Provides employee coaching and development by coordinating with the area supervisor to provide the time and resources available to meet identified training needs and approved developmental opportunities
• Supports all safety initiatives; adheres to and enforces all safety policies; takes the lead in accident investigations for the assigned area(s); coordinates immediate responses to workplace injuries; and works closely with guards on matters of plant security
• Assists the area supervisor and the EHS department in performing accident investigations
• Assists with employment decisions and hiring recommendations working in conjunction with Human Resources and the Area Manager
• Aid the area supervisor in working closely with other groups such as Quality and Production Planning to ensure proper inventory levels; and consistently meets customer quality and production demands
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
• Reports issues and suggests improvements to the EHS management
• Performs multiple daily walk-thrus of each department to indicate a strong presence in the management process
• Focus on uniforms, PPE, no use of cellphones, earbuds, and other violations of policy
• Support the supervisors in good time management
• Assist in workplace accident management and transportation to the medical facilities
• Assist in reasonable suspicion processes

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists and leads during emergency events such as workplace injuries, employee relations issues, and determining employee movement when injured or ill
• Assists the area managers with managing supervisor PTO schedules to assure proper coverage across the plant

Required Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Development of Subordinates
• Integrity and Accountability
• Respect and Humility
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Dependability / Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation and Commitment
• Safety & Environmental Awareness & Compliance

Required Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in operations management
• Preferred 2 years in HR relations
• Minimum associate degree in business, management, or engineering field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prioritize education: Prefer bachelor’s degree in related field

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb stairs, walk, talk, stand (as much as 12 hours), sit, lift as much as 25 lbs.