Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Valence•Camden, AR

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor oversees production operations in an assigned shop area, organizing work and labor to meet schedules and customer expectations. The role coordinates with customer service, production management, and supervisors across shifts and departments; monitors shop performance and budgets; and ensures employees follow safety procedures, quality standards, and production techniques. The supervisor also supports continuous improvement and maintains an orderly, well-kept shop.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
More than 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and qualify as a “U.S. Person,” because the position requires access to EAR- or ITAR-controlled technologies.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or less.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, grasp, and reach; occasionally walk, sit, and speak.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.
Ability to use the senses of sound, touch, and sight.

Responsibilities

Understand and lead by example in accordance with the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy.
Organize the assigned area to ensure daily awareness of and access to all orders in process.
Communicate with customer service about work in the area or expected to arrive for processing.
Maintain an orderly, well-kept shop using 5S practices.
Operate within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines.
Monitor project and overall shop performance and the department budget; work with the manager to resolve problems and plan improvements.
Coordinate with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts and departments to establish daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules.
Maintain the production schedule and reassign labor as workload changes.
Maintain and monitor appropriate documentation for all orders.
Supervise shop employees, organize work, and assign tasks in accordance with dashboard requirements and customer expectations.
Initiate disciplinary actions when necessary according to established procedures.
Train employees and monitor their performance on safety procedures and proper production techniques, including movement of materials in and around the shop.
Resolve technical problems by involving appropriate people to keep production moving and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Participate in improvement teams, Gemba walks, and meetings as requested.
Participate in continuous process improvement, seeking ways to reduce costs, streamline processes, and increase throughput.
Keep current on industry trends, innovations, and changes that may affect production operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.