1st Shift Production Supervisor

1st Shift Production Supervisor

Direct supervision of hourly employees in the safe and efficient precision manufacture of our products, satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.

Supervise and train employees. Understands and aligns with business objectives of plant, department and manager. Accomplishes department and shift business objectives by managing assigned employees and functions; Coordinates on plans and evaluates department / shift activities. Trains, develops, coaches and counsels leads, employees and new hires to excel in job performance and job duties; provides ongoing feedback and annual job performance evaluations. Treats all employees in a fair, objective, courteous and professional manner; Assigns work fairly; considers individual capabilities; Monitors daily schedule, assignments, productivity targets; leads discussions about priorities with team. Learns, understands, teaches and reinforces the department and company rules, policies, procedures and good manufacturing practices; including safety, quality, health, housekeeping, behavior and timely through-put. Knows, understands, follows and teaches department SPCs, QCPs and OPCs; reinforces specifics on travelers and tech cards; checks for accuracy, quality and precision; Understands department status reports, efficiency and quality goals; shares information with crew. Brings to Manager's attention any issues, concerns, suggestions that employees have; gives credit where credit is due. Performs all other duties assigned.

Training and Qualifications : Degree preferred or equivalent years of experience. Knowledge in Investment Castings a plus. Three or more years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, production; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills : Able to read, comprehend, write and communicate in English. Intermediate to advanced math : without aid of calculator is able to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and 100s. Able to understand, analyze and interpret financial, business and production data / metrics. Able to read, comprehend and interpret documents, such as : safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and to complete all department and / or production documents in an accurate and timely manner. Basic computer skills; i.e. able to perform at a minimum of intermediate level excel spreadsheet. Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and others. Able to meet individual performance requirements; willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. Able to comply with company policy and procedures, including safety, quality, and attendance. Exercises a high degree of care in the handling of castparts to avoid damage.