Clow Valve - 3rd Shift Metal Casting Facility Operations Supervisor

McWane, Inc.•Oskaloosa, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor will be the driving force in understanding and utilizing available resources and innovatively implementing processes to ensure manufacturing excellence that provides a sustainable Clow. This role is responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, production, quality, leadership, and administrative tasks within the metal casting facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1-2 years prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment including lead person, leadership trainee and/or growth opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
2-3 Years of prior Leadership experience in a foundry environment.

Responsibilities

Strategically plan by communicating with general foremen, understanding customer needs, and managing available resources.
Create team member alignment by determining priorities, creating team assignments, and clearly communicating.
Ensure all needed resources are available to meet required needs and uphold MCF standards by managing daily required tasks and monitoring progress.
Think critically and problem solve to make necessary adjustments in the schedule and resources due to customer needs and available work force.
Proactively maintain accurate levels on all non-inventory expensed items for production/Maintenance to ensure employees have the needed supplies to complete daily activities.
Report, monitor and gauge success of meeting goals and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Effectively communicate to team members by conducting daily start-up meetings, spending time at each work center, and frequently walking the floor to build relationships.
Serve as a resource to answer questions, understand processes, and drive quality control standards.
Ensure new hires are adequately trained on safety requirements, machinery specifications, and operations.
Actively collaborate with managers, supervisors, and team members to successfully troubleshoot, foresee potential problems, and identify improvement opportunities.
Diligently document performance reviews and encourage development of team members through regular performance conversations.
Identify learning and development opportunities, seize coaching opportunities, and solicit feedback by conducting one-on-ones.
Mitigate safety related matters through consistent and clear communication on proper department procedures while modifying and enhancing processes as needed to guarantee safety and efficiency.
Manage team member data to provide an accurate picture of department needs including monitoring attendance, approving requested vacations, and completing data entry on electronic systems.
Manage and coordinate EHS responsibilities by performing and ensuring EHS related inspections and training are completed for your area of responsibility.
Participate in meetings regarding a wide range of topics including coaching, safety, and the overall business strategy and success.
Actively participate in the new candidate interview process and the orientation/on-boarding training.