Production Supervisor

National Material L.P. (NMLP) was established in 1964 and is considered a leader in metals sales, processing and supply-chain management solutions. Servicing the needs of the steel and rolled aluminum industry, NMLP supports prominent industrial and consumer product manufacturers across a wide variety of industries. National Material Processing (NMP) is the toll processing company operating under NMLP. For further information, please see the Company’s website, www.nationalmaterial.com.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the operational excellence of the National Material Processing operation in East Chicago, IN. They will be focused on driving continuous improvement & LEAN initiatives to maximize efficiency and productivity. This role will report directly to the Operations Manager / Plant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Safety: Leads the safety culture within NMP including the ongoing behavioral based safety program. Continually reinforces a safe work environment.

- Functional Leadership: Ensure a high level of communication & collaboration is taking place between functional areas including Customer Service, Quality, Outside Sales, Accounting, Finance, etc.

- Operational Excellence: Lead the plant operations team in meeting its delivery and production targets. Identify and drive cost savings initiatives. Measure key production metrics such as Operational Efficiency, Tons per hour, equipment uptime, and coil change over times, etc. Identify opportunities to benchmark and networks with other NMLP operations managers and external resources.

- Compliance: Establish and enforce corporate policies and procedures to meet business objectives. Ensure all Quality programs are successfully in place, monitored/audited and in full compliance.

- Culture: Establish and maintain a culture at National Material Processing that promotes safety, ethics, integrity and individual accountability. Maintain a positive and achievement goal oriented working environment for all employees.

- Measurement & Analysis: Track and analyze key metrics; maintain awareness, analyze, and report on external market factors as they relate to goals and objectives. Create a visual workplace where all employees are aware of key metrics and operational impact.

- Staff Development: Provide training, direction and support to employees on their assigned job responsibilities. Evaluate personnel and ensure a high-performance culture focused on accountability and passion to constantly improve. Ensure employees maintain the highest level of professionalism and competence in their work operations.

Education and Experience:

- BS or BA degree a plus.

- 5+ years in steel or high yield automotive OEM stamping industry

- Experience in a steel processing environment (Slitting and/or Pickling Preferred)

- Six Sigma certification a plus

- Strong analytical skills.

- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

- Strong managerial skills with operations, key accounts, and management.

- Strong leadership skills including foresight and urgency with regards to issues negatively impacting the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- A blend of technical capabilities and operational leadership.

- A strong sense of Customer Service and understanding customer needs at NMP.

- A strong process orientation and experience with quality systems, lean manufacturing techniques, and safety. Understands and will apply elements of LEAN manufacturing to achieve cost targets.

- Ability to drive continuous improvement within all aspects of the manufacturing process.

- A strategic thinker - business oriented, logical thought process; able to develop and articulate strategies for growth.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.