Fintube Supervisor

e33b4b8f-2b8d-44e6-9865-000223fc45e7•Catoosa, OK

About The Position

Oversee daily operations of the finned tube manufacturing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. The role leads production employees, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards. The supervisor plans and coordinates departmental activities and production schedules to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver on time. The position also oversees employee performance and development, quality, safety, and implementation of company policies and manufacturing practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in fin tube, heat exchanger, or similar metal fabrication processes.
At least 1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience overseeing hourly production employees.
Experience with safety programs, quality systems, and production scheduling in an industrial setting.
Knowledge of fin tube or similar heat exchanger manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
Skill in supervising hourly employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, drawings, and quality specifications.
Skill in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and basic production metrics.
Ability to communicate clearly, enforce policies consistently, and lead by example.
Ability to adapt to change and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment, and ability to identify and resolve finning machine issues.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Ability to communicate with maintenance staff about departmental equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Ability to ensure proper safety and incident-reporting procedures are followed and escalate problems to the Safety Manager/Technician or HR Manager.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow within the Fintube department.
Issue written and oral instructions.
Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Study and standardize procedures to improve worker efficiency.
Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
Identify employees’ skills and develop them through regular coaching and counseling.
Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continual feedback on positive and negative performance.
Conduct weekly safety meetings.
Monitor work quality in accordance with the company’s Quality Plan.
Plan daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly production to meet completion dates stated on the New Generation Operation Schedule (NGOS) report.
Confer with shop managers to coordinate production, inventory management, and quality assurance.
Supervise policy deployment in Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures.
Supervise departmental activities under the direction of the Plant Manager, following established procedures and approved processes.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and meet delivery dates.
Ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, is incorporated into products.
Follow company policies and procedures, including the Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.
Communicate with maintenance staff about repair and maintenance needs for departmental equipment.
Ensure proper safety and incident-reporting procedures are followed, and bring problems to the attention of the Safety Manager/Technician or HR Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.