2nd Shift Floating Supervisor - Hammond, IN

reliance•Hammond, IN

About The Position

The Floating Supervisor oversees and coordinates daily operations for a functional area that may include multiple departments or areas. The role plans work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals; monitors production areas and employee activities; and helps resolve operational issues. The supervisor also supports staffing, training, performance feedback, and staff development, while promoting compliance with company policies and applicable safety and quality standards. This position is in the Plant family, which covers supervision or performance of metals processing and distribution work. Such work involves specialized equipment operation and supporting functions, requiring practical knowledge of the operations, materials, facilities, and methods used in metals processing and distribution. The job is classified as light work, involving exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical activities include standing or sitting, walking, handling or feeling with the hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating, seeing, pushing or pulling, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Requirements

Two to five years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and machine capability, material handling, cost, inventory and quality management, and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of company products and their uses.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, knowledge, experience, and judgment.
Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and internal and external customers.
Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily operations for a functional area that may include multiple departments or areas.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals.
Inspect production areas and monitor worker activities to address safety risks and operational standards proactively.
Review specifications, blueprints, work orders, and inventory or production-control reports to determine production requirements and schedules.
Make decisions or recommendations regarding labor needs.
Troubleshoot production issues, answer staff questions, and serve as a technical resource.
Assist in reviewing performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and identify opportunities for cost reduction and program improvement.
Use inventory models, schedules, spreadsheets, and reports to analyze inventory performance and forecasts.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
Coordinate operations and activities within or between departments or areas.
Explain and enforce company policies and procedures.
Ensure staff have the information needed to do their jobs and follow up as needed.
Lead group meetings with staff.
Assist with hiring and/or make hiring recommendations.
Ensure staff are fully trained for their jobs.
Motivate, mentor, train, and develop staff.
Prepare and provide constructive, timely performance feedback for staff development.
Address staff situations appropriately when required.
Adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.