Finishing Department Supervisor

Position Summary:

· Provides leadership, training and direction for all assigned USW personnel.

· Supports the Company by meeting specific operating targets and providing input to the planning process.

· Focus is on daily operations, with a high degree of interface with union employees and various management levels within the organization.

· Develops processes and solutions that optimize manufacturing throughput.

· Provides feedback to engineering for product and process improvement.

· Develops and implements continuous improvement plans for production operations.

· Perform any other work assignment as identified by supervisor

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS of the POSITION:

· Crew supervision is required on a daily basis. Facilitation and response to the requirements of production operators is imperative.

· Develops and manages the methodology to monitor and improve departmental safety aspects. Examples include, accident investigation, application of PPE and issues relating to air quality.

· Develops and manages the methodology to monitor and improve departmental housekeeping. Specifically as it relates to work-center organization.

· Develops and administers the methodology to improve the knowledge and core skills of people in the department. Facilitates their improvement through effective communication, skills acquisition and leadership.

· Develops and manages within the department budget. Considering target labor and supply costs, while meeting production goals. Utilizes proper department metrics.

· Facilitates the proper maintenance and repair of all relevant operating equipment.

· Establishes acceptable labor relations through interpersonal relationships and effective motivation of subordinates.

· Proactively solves problems with personnel, equipment and procedural issues on a daily basis.

· Supervision of all personnel in department and may be called upon to aid supervision in other operation based departments

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

· Specific knowledge of manufacturing management, including production and inventory control, quality systems and cost control. Experience with casting, extrusion and cold work material processes and metallurgy is desirable.

· Skills relating to motivating employees in a union shop are desirable.

· Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering preferred.

· 5 - 8 years of manufacturing experience, derived from shop floor or manufacturing technical positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person