Superintendent (Manufacturing/Production) - 1st Shift

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews general status of production schedules to ensure that schedules are being met, and if necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through production areas.
• Affirms that the desired product quality levels are achieved through proper operator training with operation and inspection techniques, use of tools and overall job responsibilities.
• Recommends methods and procedures to control and improve product quality.
• Takes corrective action when necessary to improve the overall performance of his/her production areas.
• Confers with appropriate personnel on problems or situations that develop regarding quality, efficiency, machine utilization, order scheduling, safety, housekeeping, manpower, etc.
• Recommends the selection and termination of personnel in their assigned area.
• Collaborates with other functional areas to assure that the needs and problems of manufacturing are communicated and addressed.
• Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.
• Reviews and approves employee time and attendance for payroll.
• Communicates with employees on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Broad background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.
• General business and communication skills typically gained through completion of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent program, college coursework preferred.
• Practical work experience in supervision, quality and product reliability.
• Maintains interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and to effectively communicate with others.