Assistant Operations Supervisor

Fire-Dex, Inc.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Assistant Operations Supervisor– Firefighter PPE Gear Wash is a full-service UL Verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, available throughout the US. As a subsidiary of Fire-Dex, we specialize in advanced cleaning, inspection, repair, alteration, and equipment customizations for first responders. Our services and rentals meet established industry and manufacturer standards. We’re currently seeking an Assistant Operations Supervisor to assist in managing day-to-day operations and supervising employees in a leadership role to meet production and project schedules; plan and assign work; implement policies and operating procedures and responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and cost of responsible work groups.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Previous successful manufacturing or production leadership experience
Active leadership experience and familiarity with lean manufacturing and ISO standards
Skilled in Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to learn new software programs and systems
Open and effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of the organization and with external customers, including verbally and written, including being a team
Team player, having a professional interface with others, getting results through collaboration while also being a self-starter
Possess characteristics of servant leadership
Strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and diligence, including meeting deadlines and have the ability to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data
Possess a solutions-focused mind-set
Possess strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Efficient with multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities, including being productive while handling re-directions and interruptions, based upon business needs
Being flexible and accommodating
High attention to details
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds due to the nature of handling garments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Work Order productivity throughput to management defined standards
Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish), with the ability to interpret conversations, translate documents, and communicate effectively to support both management and Spanish speaking employees
Assist in direct production goals as required
Coach, train and supervise employees
Assist in monitoring employee attendance and resolve employee issues
Assist in monitoring and measuring employee productivity according to Management standards
Identify, document and implement efficiency standards
Assist in maintaining and updating written company Process and Procedure Guide for all controls according to company and industry standards
Enforce company policies and procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve semi-complex problems and make quality decisions in a timely manner
Maintain equipment per company schedule and develop working knowledge for general repair
Develop strong working knowledge of the Gear Wash App and any other company systems
Assist in the process of successful completion of company’s annual third-party verification program
Mainly 1st shift hours, should be flexible to attend meetings and overtime coverage outside of these hours, as needed