Fintube Supervisor

Kelvion Products•Catoosa, OK

About The Position

Oversees the daily operations of the finned tube manufacturing area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. Leads production employees, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards. The position supervises departmental activities under the direction of the Plant Manager and coordinates with shop managers and other functions to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and meet delivery dates. The role also ensures Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, is incorporated into products, and follows company policies and procedures, including the Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.

Requirements

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.
Flexibility in dealing with change and ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Ability to identify and resolve finning machine issues.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field.
Experience in fin tube, heat exchanger, or similar metal fabrication processes.
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 accuracy, 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 ongoing 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 in the New Generation Operation Schedule (NGOS) report.
Confer with shop managers to coordinate production, inventory management, quality assurance, and other functions.
Supervise policy deployment for Lean Manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures.
Supervise departmental activities under the Plant Manager’s direction and follow established procedures and approved processes.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and meet delivery dates.
Communicate regularly with maintenance staff about equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Ensure 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.
Follow company policies and procedures, including the Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.
Ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, is incorporated into every product.