Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Summary Responsible for the direct supervision of focus-factory/process production employees, maximizing safety, quality, variable cost, individual and plant-wide productivity, and technical skill development to insure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and serves as their back-up.

Position Accountabilities

• Works with support departments to ensure that all production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and the AS9100 program.
• Assists Planners/Schedulers when needed to properly schedule manufacturing operations within their focus-factory/process.
• Analyzes, establishes, and communicates performance standards for their focus-factory/process.
• Control the flow of product, materials and labor utilization in their focus-factory/process to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, inventory and throughput targets.
• Review and plan for daily, weekly, and quarterly labor, equipment, tooling and supply requirements to achieve manufacturing throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
• Insures alignment among department employees on department goals and objectives by leading daily employee team meetings and soliciting employee feedback needed to remove performance obstacles and improve the work environment.
• Leads the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
• Documents all department functions and reviews/maintains the daily Time and Attendance recordkeeping system for their focus-factory/process.
• Ensures that scrap collection in their focus-factory/process is being properly controlled and disposed.
• Effectively collaborates with engineering and quality to achieve scrap, cost and safety requirements; maintaining and proactively managing process improvement pipeline for areas of responsibility.
• Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers, clients and co-workers.
• Analyze variable labor costs daily and determine required staffing levels and support labor re-allocation across manufacturing as required.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the My Idea program for their assigned focus-factory/process.
• Plans and supports cross training to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps, resulting in a more skilled and adaptable workforce. Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications, as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
• Administers policies and procedures as required.
• Supports a zero injury culture by pro-actively complying with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all SDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Conducts EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications Minimum Education – Engineering degree highly preferred or Equivalent relevant experience

Minimum Experience – 5+ years.

Preferred Skills

• High energy level and able to work flexible hours
• Able to motivate and develop teams to meet performance requirements
• Blueprint reading
• Analytical
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Intermediate to Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and QAD.
• Inspection Equipment (Micrometer, Comparator, Dial Caliper)
• Able to meet competing deadlines
• Strong mindset for continuous improvement
• Attention to detail
• Performance management