Operations Supervisor (2nd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Peru, IL

O'Neal Industries•Peru, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

O’Neal Steel is seeking an Operations Supervisor for its Peru, Illinois facility. This second-shift role supervises the processing, loading, and shipping of orders to meet customer quality and delivery expectations while maintaining safety and cost standards. The supervisor serves as the first-line liaison between hourly production employees and management and supports the hub-and-spoke structure by being fast, accurate, and dependable. The role oversees warehouse and delivery employees, coordinates production schedules and workflows, supports employee training and cross-training, monitors quality and performance, and helps maintain equipment and facilities. The supervisor uses lean manufacturing, Visual Factory, and 5-S principles to improve processes, safety, and housekeeping, while monitoring operating budgets and established KPIs. Processing duties include preparing and adjusting production schedules, expediting overdue orders, working with ShopLogix, coordinating with other departments and Sales, reviewing order variances, and adjusting work-order start dates to provide accurate lead times. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test after an offer of employment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience with safety training, truck scheduling, and truck routing.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Valid driver's license.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test after an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience in a steel service center, metal processing or manufacturing environment, or warehouse/distribution industry.
Strong steel processing and service center experience.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain; candidates without a degree but with equivalent training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise warehouse and delivery employees, including work schedules, performance, productivity strategies, and payroll.
Ensure personnel have appropriate training, work instructions, and tools to perform their duties.
Coordinate and execute the production work schedule.
Develop, plan, and coordinate employee cross-training opportunities.
Supervise shop activities to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed quality standards.
Make daily assignments, fill vacancies, and assign overtime to meet customer delivery dates.
Use lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
Evaluate service levels and recommend employee staffing changes.
Assist with equipment and facilities maintenance planning and coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with the Maintenance Department.
Administer employee policies, practices, procedures, and work rules; monitor individual and line performance for compliance.
Monitor operating budgets and make adjustments to meet established goals.
Assist with resolving internal and external customer problems and complaints and promote employee morale.
Drive safety and housekeeping improvements through Visual Factory and 5-S principles.
Meet KPI targets for OTD, QDR, LTA, MH/Ton, or other established goals.
Provide error-free work to internal and external customers.
Prepare written production schedules, provide schedule documents to machine operators, and monitor timely completion.
Coordinate workflow with involved departments, modify schedules for unexpected delays, and expedite overdue orders.
Use ShopLogix software to improve machine production efficiencies.
Communicate proactively with the Sales group to improve operational results through time studies, material usage, and related information.
Review processing-order variance reports to correct allocations and resolve variances.
Adjust work-order start dates in relation to order request dates to provide accurate lead-time schedules.