Core Production Supervisor, Weekend shift

IEA•Kenosha, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Core Department Supervisor provides area leadership and direct supervision to Core department Lead and production employees. In addition, the Supervisor will perform all Core Department procedures (e.g., fin and tube prep, soldering, testing, etc.) as necessary. The Production Supervisor receives specific production goals limited direction from the Operations Manager, Director of Operations, and the planning department, develops work plans by combining long-term company strategies with specific assignments, and resolves most problems independently. The Supervisor is directly responsible for the safety, performance, efficiency, utilization, on-time delivery, and quality of all work in the Core Department and is expected to constantly monitor and help control labor and material costs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate and work with others and lead immediate subordinates.
Ability to organize and direct work activities in a fast-paced, shop environment.
Working knowledge of the specific practices and methods in radiator assembly.
Ability to read and understand job routings, shop drawings, and blueprints.
Knowledge of properties of the metals and related materials used in radiators.
Skill in using and maintaining radiator core production tools and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
Understanding ERP software.
Five more years of manufacturing supervisory experience, preferably in radiator manufacturing.
Associates degree in related field, or equivalent industry work experience required.
Forklift operator certification and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees all staff and operations on a particular shift—responsible for all employees, processes, equipment, time, and production records.
Schedules employees and plans workflow according to production capabilities and schedule.
Supervises core department production employees, assumes administrative duties not limited to attendance point system record keeping, time off request forms, promotion and transfer forms, disciplinary, training rosters, and coaching forms.
Oversee and ensure execution of daily production schedules.
Troubleshoot production related problems and monitor and maintain performance of departments to meet or exceed KPI goals.
Hire, train, coach, motivate, and mentor team members.
Develop and implement training documentation, work instructions, onboarding procedures, and employee development plans.
Collaborates with IEA’s Human Resources, Engineering, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering departments.
Participate on all production meetings, generate, publish, and present weekly and monthly KPI reports, and review schedule status daily.
Initiates/reviews job orders (written or verbal) and establishes/interprets manufacturing specifications.
Upholds safety rules, work rules, company policies, counsels’ employees, and initiates disciplinary measures where appropriate.
Monitors work-in-progress and spot-checks completed work to ensure that standards are met.
Advises company management on technical core manufacturing issues and recommends changes.
Ensures that preventative maintenance schedules are maintained for core department equipment.
Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.
Trains all employees to maintain staff proficiency for all area tasks.
Ensures that work areas, equipment and other tools of the trade are clean and properly maintained.
Works in a safe manner at all times, ensures that safety rules are followed without exception and participates in any and all Company safety programs and initiatives.
Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adherence to IEA’s Quality standards.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing and distribution techniques.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Performs other duties as assigned.