Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

About the role

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Based in Camas, WA the Supervisor will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Production Manager to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for assigned shift operations to support safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Assists with operations, control, and monitoring of heat treating and related equipment as required and written in procedures, shop travelers, and/or customer paperwork.
• Prepares work for processing; loads and unloads furnaces, bins, fixtures, baskets, etc.
• Coordinates and prioritizes shift activities to maintain workflow and communicate production status, issues, and needs to management.
• Supports Daily Management (SQDC) activities through collection, communication, and follow-up of production, safety, quality, and delivery information.
• Assists with daily tracking of equipment utilization, downtime, and work in process.
• Provides limited support for contract review activities, traveler verification, and job status communication as directed.
• Assists with resolution and follow-up of safety observations, T-Cards, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Performs and/or coordinates daily operational inspections including forklifts, cranes, furnaces, and related equipment.
• Instructs and assists operators in proper processing techniques, safety practices, and standard work procedures.
• Brings unusual problems, equipment concerns, quality issues, or irregularities to the attention of management.
• Promotes safety, accountability, teamwork, and good housekeeping practices throughout the shift.
• Maintains effective communication and shift handoff between production shifts and management.
• Performs general supervisory duties including task assignment, work coordination, and employee support during assigned shift hours.