Description:
Job Summary: Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, the Night Shift Production Supervisor will demonstrate leadership in directing and motivating the workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient & safe manner & ensure that scheduling meets business demands.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to improve safety performance.
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Drive and initiate continuous improvement activities to increase OA, Rate and reduce Scrap Rate.
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Optimize the material flow to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
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Understands how his/her job contributes to profitability.
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Lead by example and demonstrate involvement over control.
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Prompt team effort and treat people with dignity and respect.
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Initiate, seek and welcome change.
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Eliminate waste by rapidly solving problems at their source.
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Examine materials and products at all stages of processing for conformance to customer specifications.
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Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to fulfill the requirements to ensure on-time delivery.
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Work closely with all departments to ensure production, melt, maintenance, and other departments are collaborating to meet common goal.
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Aggressively pursue OEE improvements by:
- Thoroughly investigating any recurring down time issues or any down time that is more than 20 minutes.
- Relentlessly pursuing the rate target.
- Study production schedules and make appropriate manpower requirements.
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Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
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Coach direct reports, assist in problem solving, and hold people accountable.
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Schedule, approve and submit employee timecard records using the Plex.
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Enforce safety standards and ensure employees are working in a safe manner.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.
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Strong leadership skills.
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Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
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Must be able to read, write and complete required paperwork.
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Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
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Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Must have strong interpersonal skills.
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Knowledge of production scheduling.
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Organized, self-motivated and self-directed.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks.
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Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Must have Molten Metal Safety knowledge.
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Must have knowledge of solidification principles.
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Must have knowledge of casting defects categories and detection methods.
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Excellent attendance and safety record.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Production employees in Cast, X-Ray, and FPI.
Work Environment:
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The job works in conditions with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals.
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May include seasonally hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to navigate production floor.
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Time will be spent in an office environment primarily when creating correspondence, reports, approval of timecards, and scheduling. Computers, phones, and photocopiers are the main office equipment used.
