Production Supervisor (Floating)

ESAB•Hanover, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the EBX Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety of associates under their direct supervision and for manufacturing activities in assigned departments within a unionized facility. The role aims to achieve production quality and quantity at the lowest possible cost while providing exceptional leadership to production associates. As a floating supervisor and member of the site management team, this position must be available to work first, second, or third shifts based on business needs. The supervisor leads daily production operations, safety, quality, cost control, associate development, and continuous improvement. They coordinate with adjoining shift supervisors, Value Stream Managers, Human Resources, Quality, and other support functions. Limited local travel may be required. The position is performed in a facility that is not temperature regulated, with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, moving parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. Noise varies by department and can be moderate to loud; hearing protection is required in all areas. Appropriate PPE is provided and required. Some roles require respirators that seal tightly to the face, which may require associates to be free of facial hair. The associate must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work additional hours as needed, including weekends, to meet business needs.
Ability to work any shift, including days or nights, and weekends when required.
Strong leadership and management abilities, including the ability to build constructive working relationships.
Highly organized, self-starting, and able to prioritize, schedule, coordinate multiple activities, and delegate tasks.
Analytical skills to identify opportunities to improve or optimize safety, quality, production, and operational resources and assist in problem resolution.
Practical knowledge of and ability to interpret a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Business maturity and integrity, with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
Strong follow-through, accountability, initiative, and flexibility.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to regularly sit, stand, and walk; use finger dexterity to write, grip, handle, and feel; and potentially stoop, kneel, or bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Union experience.
Working knowledge of Workday and SAP.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the safety program, including required PPE, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and the Find It/Fix It program.
Participate in post-incident safety processes, including completing investigations, documentation, and RCCM in a timely manner.
Support safety policies, procedures, and training, and help develop processes that promote a zero-incident culture.
Drive workforce engagement and accountability to establish and follow standard work.
Perform Leader Standard Work daily to maximize production efficiency and coordinate plant functions.
Conduct daily meetings with associates covering departmental updates, metrics, and other company business.
Monitor and maintain cost controls related to efficiency, waste and scrap reduction, pounds per hour, overtime, and staffing.
Adhere to budget guidelines established by Plant Management and proactively raise concerns.
Manage timecards and time entry for direct reports, including reviewing and approving vacation requests under established guidelines.
Lead, coach, develop, recognize, and provide feedback to associates to address performance deficiencies or concerns.
Participate in Lean initiatives such as 6S, GEMBA, RCCM, and Visual Management, and support Kaizen event sustainment.
Recommend process improvements to reduce costs, increase productivity, and decrease scrap and past-due work.
Meet production goals for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Delivery.
Maintain communication with adjoining shift supervisors and Value Stream Managers to support smooth operational transitions and raise potential concerns.
Communicate in a timely manner with support functions, including Human Resources and Quality.
Ensure required employee training is completed and documented in assigned areas.
Manage associate dispute resolution and ensure implementation of and adherence to disciplinary guidelines.
Collaborate with Human Resources on issues requiring extended investigation or support.
Assist Human Resources with administration and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.