About the Role
Supervise employees in a production environment; plan and assign work; implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Typical staff size 2-20.
Requirements and Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
Must be able to assist Production Manager in continuously improving a system of production controls, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control, and performance management
Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager
Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development
Perform accident investigations
Maintain proper inventory levels
Supervise Leads and hourly employees within the department
Job Knowledge, Essential Skills and Experience
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Will have knowledge of all fabricating methods, techniques, and related equipment
Must be familiar with product construction and application
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline
Quality employee orientation, training, development and attention to detail
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Will be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications
Education
Mechanical knowledge and product knowledge
The position requires basic math skills, the ability to read dimensions and a tape measure
Work Environment
Most work takes place in an enclosed warehouse
Regularly required to stand, walk and occasionally bend and move about the facility
Must be able to work in a hot environment
Some physical exertion required
Must wear long pants, sleeved-shirts and sturdy work boots – gloves and protective sleeves as needed
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program