Production Supervisor

STOW Group • Adairsville, GA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths. Must be shop floor orientated and provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis. This individual will be the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale. Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports. Supervise, plan and coordinate all production operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency. Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and care of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods. Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance. Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the stow system goals and objectives. Leads employee training and tier meetings to keep lines of communication open. Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance. Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers. Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S and OPEX initiative. Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions as required. Oversee a team of 30+ direct reports

Requirements

• 2-5 years steel fabrication background with hands-on experience in a steel environment.
• At least 5 years Supervisor experience in manufacturing steel industry
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work duties.
• A proven track record applying Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English other languages is a plus
• Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities.
• Ability to manage priorities and demonstrate a high-level reactivity in sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of racking is a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to ensure production is operating in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Responsible for productions schedules and posting of daily work assignments based upon production needs and individual strengths.
• Provide “hands-on” product/process support for all reports on a daily basis.
• Driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale.
• Accountable for continuous improvement of assigned department as well as training and development of direct reports.
• Supervise, plan and coordinate all production operations on assigned shift to maintain production schedules, quality and cost standards, and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure quality of work, efficient material and work flow, proper use and care of equipment and machines, and proper application of production methods.
• Organize and assign work to utilize employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to the best advantage to expedite work schedules and obtain efficient work performance.
• Improves productivity throughout the plant through employee training, involvement in and implementation of lean manufacturing practices, and supporting implementation of the stow system goals and objectives.
• Leads employee training and tier meetings to keep lines of communication open.
• Evaluate work performance and counsel and coach employees to maintain safe and efficient work performance.
• Maintain continual focus on reducing scrap to lower production costs as well as reduce possibility of shipping sub-standard product to customers.
• Ensures that plant maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment through implementation and support of all aspects of 5S and OPEX initiative.
• Maintain conformance with Company policies, work rules and regulations by coaching employees and/or initiating disciplinary actions as required.
• Oversee a team of 30+ direct reports

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross Salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees