Weld/Paint Supervisor, 3rd Shift - Exmark

The Toro Company•Beatrice, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Exmark, a division of The Toro Company located in Beatrice, Nebraska, is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for landscape professionals. This role demands a leader who can effectively manage people and processes, driving team performance and business results through inspirational leadership and effective communication. The supervisor will be responsible for managing daily work assignments and schedules, monitoring production activity, identifying and troubleshooting process issues, and ensuring adherence to company standards, procedures, policies, and government regulations. A strong emphasis is placed on safety protocols, quality control, and fostering a culture of trust and accountability. The specific responsibilities for the Weld/Paint Supervisor include ensuring the proper function of paint system components, maintaining quality control and regulatory documentation, managing operator preventive maintenance programs, interpreting specifications, managing material usage and inventory, overseeing equipment maintenance, and training/mentoring employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or /GED equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations manufacturing or distribution environment.
Basic understanding of the supervisory principles to include problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Effective verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to understand and follow safety protocols and regulations.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Ability to meet required goals and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to walk and stand throughout working hours, up to 10 hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in supervisory or team lead role a plus.
Proficient software application skills; preferred Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Kronos, Workday.
Experience in process improvement; LEAN or continuous improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage daily work assignments and schedules to meet productivity and drive business results.
Monitor production activity, identify process issues, troubleshoot causes, and develop short- and long-term solutions.
Work closely with site leadership and other supervisors to establish clear processes in alignment with business objectives.
Ensure adherence to TTC standards, procedures, policies, and government regulations, quality, and compliance.
Prioritize adherence to safety protocols encouraging a proactive mindset towards safety in daily operations and decision-making.
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and accomplishments to the team, tying efforts to TTC quality standards, safety protocols, and government regulations.
Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives by advocating for and implementing where merited the improvements with the team.
Promote a culture of trust and accountability by demonstrating honesty, integrity, clear communications and ethical behaviors.
Engage and support team members' development and collaboration toward common goals, while taking ownership of team performance to drive business success.
Ensure the proper function of all paint system components, such as washing systems, paint/powder application, dry-off ovens, cure ovens, etc.
Maintain quality control and regulatory documentation, including wash system analysis, VOC emissions reporting, and adherence to wastewater regulation requirements.
Ensure operator preventive maintenance (PM) programs for paint and pre-treatment equipment, coordinating necessary repairs.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders, assigning tasks to employees and inspecting parts and finished products to ensure they meet quality and production standards, addressing any discrepancies as necessary.
Manage material usage and inventory to ensure that all necessary resources are available for production demand while minimizing waste.
Oversee the proper maintenance of equipment, scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance as needed to keep production running efficiently.
Train and mentor employees, ensuring they are current on the latest techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
Other tasks and duties as assigned.