1_Supervisor_Production

Swagelok Company • Highland Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. They are driven by core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through daily actions. For over 75 years, their dedication to these values has been the foundation for their success, with products used in diverse environments. The company demonstrates a commitment to these values and fosters a culture that promotes learning and development, allowing associates to grow in their roles or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills. Swagelok strives to be a company where everyone can do their best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. The Supervisor Production position provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality, and delivery goals. This role manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule. The supervisor ensures proper use of all Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to all regulatory requirements placed on the plant, supporting the company operating plan along with Swagelok’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, utilizing MRP systems, data mining & report generation)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment), or similar business experiences
• Previous formal leadership roles or experiences

Responsibilities

• Drives Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics & goals: visible and understood
• Execute based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Daily management of escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Utilizing Capacity/Load targets, develop/execute staffing/scheduling plans, adjusting to a daily/weekly/monthly cadence
• Drives “Boundary Team” alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable
• Demonstrate alignment of corporate mission, vision, values and strategies
• Clearly owning & delivering messages, “connecting the dots” for associates
• Demonstrate Engagement and Relationship Building Skills
• Drive Change through Inspirational Leadership
• Maintains fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
• Resolve personnel issues or conflicts
• Leads by example, following leader standard work to focus on in the moment priorities
• Drives Culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement
• Quality plan adherence and Standard work discipline
• Engagement of all associates in waste reduction education and activities
• Utilizes Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team
• Develops associates through effective use of Hourly Workforce Development Plan
• Develops plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Coaches and mentors associates to help them achieve their career goals
• Execute performance management process within guidelines of HR policies
• Continuously develops self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities.
• Know, enforce, and appropriately escalate all Swagelok associate policies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED