Production Supervisor - 2nd/3rd Shift

Alfa Laval Spiral•Broken Arrow, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for driving customer order execution, according to the agreed plan and in line with four priorities: sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost. This is a first-line management position where you will coordinate between different processes and support functions, and supervise employees engaged in the production process of air-cooled heat exchangers. You will monitor employee performance and coordinate workflow to ensure the shop operates efficiently. This is a second/third shift work position (working evenings), and weekend work will be required on occasion. This position oversees our 2nd/3rd shift production and is located in Tulsa, OK and/or Broken Arrow, OK.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Minimum of 3 years leading multiple employees in an industrial products manufacturing environment is mandatory.
Strong Skills in time management, attention to details, written & verbal communications.
Experience with MS Office Suite – i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, Associate’s degree and/or manufacturing certifications preferred, or a related field.
Detailed knowledge of the production of air cooled and wet surface heat exchangers used in the North American oil, gas and power industries preferred.
Experience with systems & methodologies used in manufacturing to include 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen preferred.
Knowledge & understanding of financial planning and development.
Project work & implementation of business plans experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set and follow up targets for Manufacturing in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
Review production schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers and coordinate production set-up with Team Leaders.
Meet shop goals and customer expectations.
Operate as a team within the shop and other areas related to production (materials, scheduling, purchasing, etc.) to ensure on-time deliveries.
Responsible for the continuous improvement, leading 5S initiatives, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.
Oversees team member development and hiring, ensuring compliance with legal and equal opportunity standards in collaboration with HR.
Develop new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.
Deliver Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and make recommendations for wage increases.
Assure compliance with Alfa Laval requirements including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive the analysis and identification of opportunities for improvement.
Set and follow up targets set for the teams, broken down from the factory level.
Work with the site EH&S team to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Work with Quality Assurance on customer claim resolution and drive process improvements so that future claims are prevented.
Define and communicate work assignments to shop personnel.
Monitor progress of work and address issues as needed (e.g., re-allocation of resources, alternate sequencing of jobs, resolution of operational/technical issues, etc.).
Assess and communicate staffing, equipment, and outsourcing needs of the teams.
Monitor and take action to eliminate waste and drive down manufacturing costs.
Assure effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment (e.g., Reduction of set-up and cycle times, etc.).
Be the ‘owner’ of team equipment including correct usage, and preventative maintenance.
Work with the Maintenance department to ensure clear division of activities between operator maintenance and maintenance department preventative maintenance schedules.
Drive team performance through prioritization and hands-on development of Standard Operating Procedures.
Engage with Safety, Quality, Product, and Factory management to ensure these functional area requirements are included in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
Give input to the development of the annual shop budget.
Control team expenses in order to meet approved budget.
Responsible for team area cleanliness and implementation of cleaning routines, 5S and holding team members accountable to this category.
Involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.
Interface with Sales Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling and other members of the Production team relative to planning and scheduling of work orders and cost estimation of product.
Ensure effective and frequent communication with shop personnel related to company and departmental developments.
Conduct daily ALPS board meetings (Alfa Laval Performance System) to ensure employee management communications and continuous improvements.
Ensure positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; foster an attitude of responsibility and ownership.
Assist Unit Manager with other tasks as needed.
Prioritize safety, including strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
Conduct oneself with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
Maintain full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures.