Operations Supervisor – Batch Fabrication

TAIT•Lititz, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Operations Supervisor is to manage and develop the employees that report to them in service of project delivery. This includes but is not limited to managing their group of direct reports to efficient, timely and quality project deliverables using KPI’s as well as complying with all TAIT policies. The Supervisor is responsible for monthly planning in the areas of people, project deliverables and initiatives assigned to them by the operations manager. The position works collaboratively with other supervisors across the group to achieve company and operational/project delivery goals.

Requirements

Minimum High School GED or trade school graduate
4 plus years of experience in a manufacturing setting
2-5 years of experience in a supervisor or leadership role
Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication practices
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency, ability to use (proficient in) TAIT business systems (Epicor, Slack, and Box) or another ERP and MES system.
Flexibility with work schedule. Normal work schedule is forty hours per week; however operational demands may necessitate other schedules to meet business needs.
Ability to train, develop, mentor, and coach team members.
Understanding of batch build and stock build processes
Understanding of various welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW
Ability to coordinate work with other area Supervisors and Process Leads to maintain quality, cost, and schedule expectations
Understanding of Continuous Improvement methods

Responsibilities

Ensure all work performed by employees is done safely, efficiently, and accurately.
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
Supervisors’ primary field of view/operation is in the current day - 1-month outlook (focused 1 month project/s planning)
Assist the estimation, design, and PM teams in project build reviews
Oversight and adherence to company/area specific: inventory, materials, and consumable SOP procedures
Involvement, implementation, and adherence of departmental equipment maintenance / preventative maintenance SOP’s
Involvement, implementation, and adherence of department SOP’s for safety, manufacturing, and area procedures
Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company
Overall management and direction of all direct employees within their group
Plan, organize, and manage workflow to ensure team members understand their duties, delegated tasks and delivery responsibilities
Strong communication of project deliverables with all levels of management, direct reports and project stake holders
Responsible for all direct employees’ time management, reviews, training, safe operational performance, and corrective actions.
Safety Metrics and KPI’s–safe working environment/culture with focus on reduction in lost time
Micro view on project health with performance to estimate (PTE), on time delivery (OTC) and reduction in rework
Review and execute project/s and workload placement and forecast with operational manger
Direct view/output responsibility for teams’ utilization performance and goals
Focused and continuous improvement to reducing operational touch points
Support operational and company initiatives
Participate in planning for capital equipment needs
Operating within monthly and yearly operational budget goals
Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of Just in Time and Lean Manufacturing practices