Production/ Maintenance Supervisor

About the Role

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations! Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland is hiring a Production/Maintenance Supervisor. The Production/Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for providing key support and leadership within the manufacturing plant at East Alton, IL. The role supports the Department and Operations Managers and is integral in meeting safety, production, and quality objectives. This role assists in ensuring that all facets of production operations are performed safely and efficiently by demonstrating the standards of behavior expected of a Wieland leader. This role will be located in Wieland's East Alton, IL facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the team through effective leadership techniques to achieve safety, production, and quality goals.
• Drive the Safety-First Culture; lead and engage in safety improvement initiatives to achieve zero OSHA recordable injuries and prevent near misses.
• Effectively assist in managing the production department in accordance with all workplace policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate work schedules and coverage needs to ensure resources are readily available for a smooth operation.
• Support the development and execution of standard work procedures and continuous improvement efforts to drive sustainable transformation at the plant.
• Assist in the development of the production team through effective training and coaching.
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally with internal team members to ensure coordination of safety, quality, production, maintenance, and development activities.
• Provide effective employee and labor relations practices compliant with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Champion “customer excellence” through best-in-class delivery performance.
• Support the Department Manager and Operations Manager with other initiatives and needs as requested.
• Execute and engage the team in the Wieland core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience working in a supervisor capacity in a manufacturing plant is preferred.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering a strong team environment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, safety management and process management.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and assessment abilities.
• Self-motivated, high energy and data-driven.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills, and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the business, internal and external.
• Ability to bring the appropriate people and information together to make timely decisions.
• Ability to shape the course of action through influencing others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more (starting Day 1)
• 401(k) contribution + match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Growth opportunities (over 8,000+ employees worldwide, 35+ locations in North America)
• Wellness programs