Production Supervisor

Sandvik•Depew, NY

12d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo Tungsten has been a leading manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder. We have a strong commitment to quality assurance, competitive pricing, and short lead times. Because of our rigorous quality assurance system, the powders we produce meet the highest standards of purity and consistency. We have over three decades of experience and maintain a sole focus on producing powdered tungsten materials through a hydrogen reduction process. We have supplied customers in over 40 countries throughout the world. In addition to pure tungsten powder, we also produce tungsten carbide powder and tungsten carbide based thermal spray powders. Buffalo Tungsten is part of Sandvik group and organizationally belongs to the Powder Solutions division within the business area Sandvik Machining. Supervise production operations to ensure maximum output in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Coordinate work assignments with production planners to secure output, maintain quality and efficiency, and deliver on established goals and KPIs. Drive the ‘Safety First’ culture by ensuring all established safety policies and procedures is as followed. THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE 3RD SHIFT ROLE FROM 12:00AM-8:30AM SUNDAY NIGHTS TO FRIDAY MORNINGS.

Requirements

Safety-First mindset
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Team-player
Proven problem-solver with strong decision making capabilities
Attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret production control systems and instrumentation
Self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer skills in office technology (Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 1-2 years’ prior supervisory experience
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Must be flexible to support occasional special projects and situations
Must be available on call to handle staffing issues with shift changeovers

Responsibilities

Always adheres to established safety policies and procedures
Maintain safe, clean, and organized working environment by educating and directing staff
Model effective leadership, teamwork, and collaboration in a fair and transparent way
Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning staff, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, implementing corrective action when needed, and reporting results to various stakeholders on shift production summaries
Establish and enforce production standards to support established goals and KPIs
Ensure that accurate production records are documented and archived
Facilitate communication and coordination between shifts and departments
Motivate employees and hold them accountable to established goals and KPIs
Manage employee performance through progressive discipline processes
Understand and communicate employee needs to management
Understand and communicate company requirements to employees
Review time and attendance records for accuracy and approve payroll on a weekly basis
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop new and existing employees
Schedule regular Production meetings to review production & safety procedures with staff
Conduct employee performance evaluations

Benefits

competitive salary starting $75,000-$90,000
shift diff which would equate to basically $40/week ($1 for each hour)
comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and more
potential 5% bonus based on company performance
flexible paid time off
wellness programs
parental leave options
leadership programs
learning opportunities
career advancement