Supervisor

Description:

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 5 Ti-Cast Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Job Roles

Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the “why” behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a “finger on the pulse” of what occurs within the plant
Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Responsibilities

Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absence), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments
Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken
Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors
Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures
Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices
Schedules production and work teams
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture
Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader
Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation
Maintains inventories, as applicable
Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions
Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors
Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc.)
Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns
Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program
Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation
Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment
Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years leadership experience
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.