2nd Shift Supervisor

Industrial Metal Supply • San Jose, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Metal Supply (IMS) is a full-line metal service center providing the needs of metal users since 1948. For 75 years IMS has enjoyed substantial growth throughout California and Arizona due to its renowned reputation for an extensive inventory, robust production capabilities, and exceptional customer service. As Shift Supervisor, the incumbent will proactively lead and direct warehouse floor personnel, monitor the safety and quality of work while ensuring associates receive proper training, and addressing facility and equipment maintenance issues. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for the leadership, guidance, and direction of the warehouse floor personnel. Oversees and prioritizes daily warehouse operations while assisting the Warehouse Manager with process and procedure improvement activities. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Exercising independent judgement and decision making based on standard policy or working procedures.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement methodology and lean tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills to provide advice and overall solutions to identifying issues.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and others.
• Ability to be an effective member of and lead complex project teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to direct/motivate teams.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving, trouble-shooting and strategic thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing production, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory issues affecting manufacturing to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, coaching, and mentoring team members for excellent performance.
• Provides direct leadership to production employees in value streams, including work scheduling and assignment, employee training, ensuring safety and production quality requirements are met.
• Evaluating staffing needs, administering safety, communication, teambuilding, etc. These goals need to accomplish in a safe and effective manner through utilization, development, and adherence to all IMS policies.
• Inspects department areas to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and 6S Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Responsible for all safety issues affecting employees, including taking action to minimize risk of injury as needed.
• Ensures proper utilization of equipment, manpower, and materials to eliminate downtime, injuries, and/or scrap.
• Develops more efficient means to identify limiting factors of equipment, staffing, and materials to better utilize available resources and to maximize productivity.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by daily walks, audits, surveillance checks, following and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Consistently and continuously monitors and enforces safety policies.
• Ensures that equipment and tools are in good working order and the applicable maintenance checklist is both available for use as necessary and properly completed.
• Collaborates with the Warehouse Manager and teams to continuously evaluate the warehouse layout and material workflow modifying it as necessary to increase throughput and productivity.
• Ensures that all warehouse activities meet or exceed the Company’s high-quality standards <1.5 RGA.
• Maintains control of production man-hours, reviews daily production plan to maintain and improve scheduled production levels of finished product for distribution.
• Develops and implements control systems, interprets information, and implements problem-solving actions and continuous improvement processes.
• Perseveres to achieve established goal associated with the strategies and processes assigned to the warehouse.
• Communicates Company goals and team and individual expectations to subordinates.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises work results while coaching, counseling, and correcting associate behavior.
• Assists with the technical support in the troubleshooting of all major equipment malfunctions.
• Implements and supports training programs in coordination with the Warehouse Manager to ensure that all associates possess and maintain the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively.
• Coordinates daily warehouse floor activities and delegates assignments to warehouse associates based on critical factors, including individual experience, abilities, knowledge, and the associate’s documented record of performance.
• Monitors and administers the compliance of warehouse floor personnel with work hours and rest and meal breaks in accordance with Company policy and state and federal employment regulations.
• Manages the housekeeping standards established for work areas, equipment, and shipping and receiving yards, coordinating cleanups when necessary.
• Manages non-labor warehouse supplies in accordance with established budget guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level