Shift Supervisor

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Elkhart, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the production, material flow, and the quality control of the shift. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for administering organizational policies and procedures at the department level and for supervising the daily shop operations and establishing work priorities to meet internal and external customer shipping commitments. Incumbent will establish shift objectives to support the division’s goals and objectives and review this performance plan. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet or exceed quality standards and initiate actions necessary to maintain standards. Incumbent will order and supervise the necessary repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment throughout the production area. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records for accuracy, completed orders, and inspection reports. The Shift Supervisor will enforce good safety and housekeeping practices and employee training programs. Incumbent will be expected to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times on the production floor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 2+ years of leadership experience in an industrial environment
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in front of an audience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor’s with 3+ years relevant experience OR Associate’s Degree with 5+ years relevant experience OR 7+ years of relevant experience
• Three years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and state and federal labor standards is preferred
• Experience utilizing an automated time and attendance tracking system is preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and materials and assign work to hourly employees
• Defines expected production standards, and monitors performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Monitor performance of assigned personnel, complete employee performance review, and take corrective action as necessary
• Process parts and/or components to meet production schedule and advise Production Manager and schedulers of difficulties in meeting plans or schedules
• Report discrepancies in blueprints, specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to Production Manager
• Ensure product quality meets specified standards and assigned personnel make inspections as required by standard procedures
• Report and investigate all incidents in a timely manner
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production through various production reports
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with personnel
• Administer company policies in a firm, fair, and consistent manner
• Responsible for reviewing and approving payroll for all direct reports to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions in assigned areas
• Train new employees into department activities and safety procedures
• The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all of the employees on the shift maintain their productivity, punctuality, and efficiency.
• Serve as a champion for various teams/projects to promote continuous improvement
• Actively participate in monthly Safety Leadership Team meetings
• Possess a high level of supervisory capability, which ensures leadership, and motivation of subordinates to attain high standards of quality and productivity.
• Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation.
• Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts.
• Accountable for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, meeting production schedules, the proper uses of direct and indirect labor, accurate record-keeping and reporting, minimizing scrap and rework costs, training new and existing personnel, and communicating with other supervisory and management personnel as well as subordinates.
• Frequent use of computer terminals and personal computers to perform duties of their position.
• Assist with maintaining process tanks at required levels of concentrations for quality galvanizing

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees