Production Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Supervisor is responsible for developing, coordinating, leading, and continuously improving designated work areas. The role empowers hourly employees to meet quality, responsiveness, production, customer service, and safety goals in a team-based environment. Key results include safe and efficient equipment staffing and operation, timely performance evaluations, adherence to interaction management procedures, and implementation and tracking of continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate is organized, analytical, and an effective problem-solver who works across functional areas to meet or exceed quality and delivery requirements, with leadership skills and relevant experience in areas such as welding, assembly, or paint. Westerman, Inc. is a multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Its equipment supports well pad design, separation efficiency, and lower equipment spend through surface separation and processing technology.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Production Supervisor technical knowledge and the ability to communicate with operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel.
- Ability to delegate and promote team growth.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, and weld symbols, and to operate required tools.
- Good problem-solving skills and knowledge of safety practices and quality requirements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, up to the full 10–12-hour shift; exert moderate to heavy effort and lift up to 50 pounds; and perform the listed movements and physical tasks.
- Ability to see, speak, read, and hear; read instructions and measuring devices; and use fingers and hands to manipulate tools, small parts, and office machines.
- Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces, work in hot and cold extreme temperatures, wear appropriate PPE, and access all areas of the plant and grounds.
- Ability to work in tight quarters and meet visual requirements that may include close vision, depth perception, seeing small details, and adjusting focus.
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of equipment capabilities, pressure vessels, and welding.
Responsibilities
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Manage performance evaluations, interaction procedures, and disciplinary processes.
- Manage staffing and scheduling, including overtime and vacation.
- Work with teams, including maintenance and engineering, on continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and process efficiency.
- Manage goal setting, tracking, and communication.
- Identify training needs and coordinate cross-training opportunities.
- Facilitate coordination between operations support teams and other departments.
- Assist sales, Production Control, and the Production Coordinator in expediting critical orders.
- Assist quality and technical services in resolving quality issues, customer claims, and assigned corrective actions.
- Participate in safety meetings, investigations, and audit reporting to the superintendent.
- Serve on the Safety Steering Committee and provide safety support and direction.
- Verify reporting for daily production, maintenance downtime and root-cause analysis, daily call-offs, and safety audits.
- Consistently maintain production averages at or above expected standards.
- Perform other duties as required and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
