2nd shift Production Supervisor- Weld

Federal Signal Openings•Streator, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

Requirements

Must have leadership/supervisory experience, minimum 3 years
Must have experience working with lean manufacturing & continuous improvements
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be familiar with the equipment and processes in the department
Must be well organized and have good communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of problem solving skills and cost management
Must have good problem solving skills and cost management skills
Must have mechanical, electrical, hydraulic skills
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and bills of material
Must have process improvement experience
Must have good computer skills

Nice To Haves

Weld experience is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote good housekeeping practices and a safe workplace
Evaluate and document safe work habits
Perform safety inspections
Participate in safety training and provide safety training
Facilitate quality improvement and prevention-oriented quality assurance
Responsible for departmental inventory accuracy
Report and assist in resolving all quality-oriented issues
Assist in meeting annual productivity and performance goals
Work with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Vendors to ensure the best overall costs are procured in specific cost reduction efforts
Manage departmental budgets
Ensure customer requirements are met by meeting the established build/ship schedule
Track and report department performance metrics
Responsible for timely disposition of all non-conforming material
Responsible for specific cost reduction efforts
Manage required shop tools and supplies within cost and quality guidelines
Effectively plan manpower and overtime to ensure deliveries are met with the least amount of actual hours
Be knowledgeable of and ensure all company policies are being followed
Facilitate employee training for flexibility and to ensure manpower coverage
Promote the growth and development of production employees – guide, coach, appraise and discipline employees as appropriate
Promote and facilitate the movement towards high performance teams
Conduct employee performance appraisals
Conduct interviews for prospective employees
Conduct regular department employee meetings
Keep employee time & attendance records up to date in the time & attendance system