Production Supervisor

Job Functions

• Ensure all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors.
• Determine if product quality meets customer requirements and decide proper disposition of material.
• Establish and enforce first class standards of housekeeping.
• Plan and operate manufacturing processes to produce first quality product according to schedules required to meet customer commitments and delivery.
• Maximize yields at lowest cost in accordance with established schedules and quality standards.
• Review production reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems cost-effectively and to prevent delays in production.
• Develop and revise standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with all applicable quality standards and order requirements.
• Responsible for training of department personnel.
• Initiate personnel actions (i.e. promotions, disciplinary, etc).
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products.

Education / Experience Requirements

• High School Graduate - minimum
• AS or BS in Engineering preferred
• 5 years of “front line” supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role
• Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable
• Understanding of basic machinery (Forklifts, Bandsaws, straightening machines, etc)

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving ability