Production Supervisor -2nd Shift

U.S. Pipe•Bessemer, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to hire a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at our Bessemer, AL location. As a Production Supervisor at U.S. Pipe and Foundry, a successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing operations and workforce to meet daily manufacturing goals while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality operation.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory or management experience in a heavy fast paced manufacturing and/or construction environment is required.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to lead and direct workforce, to achieve a technically competent and highly motivated workforce, ensuring all necessary training and development to promote skill development, quality, safety, and compliance are met.
Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Experience in ductile iron products a plus.
Foundry experience highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical) or Manufacturing and/or related field desired.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Production Manager, lead and direct the work of hourly production employees to achieve daily production targets while maintaining a high level of safety and quality.
Manage daily operations, monitor workflows, problem-solve, and implement process improvements to meet production standards and targets.
Provide support and hands on maintenance of mechanical equipment/tooling in partnership with maintenance supervisors to optimize equipment and processes. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist with repairs to ensure smooth production.
Champion safety programs, conduct safety audits and reinforce a culture of workplace safety and accountability ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
Work closely with operations/plant leadership to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), continuous improvement initiatives, safety, and quality standards.