Job Description

Under general supervision, this position works in one or more departments and is responsible for the supervision of subordinates to assure optimum utilization of manpower, tools, materials and equipment to produce the greatest quantity of quality production at the least controllable cost in a safe manner.

What to expect:

• Utilizes good training, safety, job relations and job methods in supervising subordinates.
• Supervises all assigned operations on the shift according to established manufacturing specifications within production schedules, cooperating with other departments to assure proper product flow.
• Gathers, computes, records and compiles data for production, cost, quality, maintenance or injury reports.
• Notifies proper authorities of production, schedules, scrap and quality problems, and sees that an adequate supply of manufacturing materials (including raw materials) and equipment is available.
• Conducts regular safety meetings and sees that all safety and health programs are enforced.
• Safeguards all company property and sees that all tools and equipment are in good operating condition and maintains work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Is attentive to plant emission problems and take immediate action to get under control.
• Supports and participates in TQM process.
• Perform other duties as required that are in support of the department's goals

What we're looking for:

• At least a 2 year college degree or equivalent (4 year Engineering degree prefered) plus 2 or more years of related work and supervision experience or a HS diploma or GED plus 5 or more years of related work and supervision experience.
• Prior experience supervising or directing hourly employees in a similar industry, preferably in a union environment.
• General computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with hourly employees, supervisory staff, department managers, maintenance and engineering staff.
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work well without close supervision and make effective decisions.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have very good problem solving skills and mathematical ability.

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