Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionMinimum of 3 years leadership experienceEmployees 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising in a manufacturing environmentExperience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen ConceptsMust be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically orientedMust be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

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 processReliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contractOptimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for successFacilitator--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 businessResponsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstancesInfluence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the “why” behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectivelyOrganization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plansObservation--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 plantOwnership--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 assignmentsProvides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions takenProvides training and mentoring to new SupervisorsDirects training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and proceduresMaintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials.  Handles grievancesEnsures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practicesSchedules production and work teamsReviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delaysPromotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and cultureImplements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leaderInteracts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operationMaintains inventories, as applicableCreates 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 questionsResponds 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 factorsPrepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc.)Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concernsPlans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materialsConfers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipmentPerforms audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit programAssists with budget and goal setting of the operationComplies with all EHS rules required for the work environmentPerforms other duties, as assigned