Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Gradall Industries takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations. As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture. If you share these values and want to be part of a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gradall is currently hiring for a 2nd shift Production Supervisor position. If you have relevant experience as a Production Supervisor and you meet the requirements listed below, please apply today for consideration.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight and direction for their team and all activities within their assigned area to ensure the achievement of production goals (manufacturing, quality, housekeeping and safety). The supervisor is responsible for managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring that quality standards are met. Supervisor responsibilities include interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, providing encouragement and recognition to team members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Responsible for all aspects of safety and housekeeping within assigned area.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards within assigned area.
• Responsible for ensuring maximum production within the parameters of high quality and safe practice.
• Ensures that employees are aware of and practice ISO9001 quality standards.
• Assigns specific tasks, both routine and exceptional, to ensure the most effective and efficient use of the manpower in his/her area.
• Ensures that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
• Identifies potential improvements to the operation or product under his/her control.
• Provides training and guidance to employees.
• Evaluates and reviews the work performance of employees.
• Assesses current and anticipated work volume to maintain proper manpower levels.
• Cooperates with management of other departments to ensure that work flows in an orderly and productive manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures.
• Identifies employee problems as they arise and deals with them in a fair and equitable manner.
• Keeps management informed of any potential problems in his/her area.
• Maintains comprehensible records to document the performance of his/her area of responsibility.
• Performs other assignments as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• Knowledge and understanding of metal fabrication, machine shop, mechanical assembly, welding, coating and related processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing methodology and principles: Five "S", value stream mapping, waste reduction, takt time, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Ability to provide hands-on technical support in a production environment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and agency rules associated with employee health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic proficiency in the use of personal computers; including manufacturing/production systems and generic mainstream office software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to a problem.
• Ability to motivate, develop and direct people to perform at their highest potential.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to overcome resistance to organizational change, influence others and lead change initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Ability to wear required PPE including but not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection and safety toed footwear.
• Ability to work irregular and/or long hours including weekends and holidays as manufacturing schedule dictates.
• Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.

ALAMO GROUP CORE COMPETENCIES FOR LEADERS INCLUDE:

1. Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
2. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
3. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
4. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics, and utilizes the latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
5. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years practical industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in welding, assembly, and/or machining.
• Supervisory or leadership experience desirable.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management or related field desirable.

Working Conditions:

Work performed primarily in heavy manufacturing environment. Office located within the production area of the facility requiring frequent walking in and around a non-climate controlled metal manufacturing plant. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust and fumes (rarely to the point of being objectionable).

Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting may be required to meet production scheduling activities.

Occasional lifting, pushing or pulling 20 pounds, stooping, reaching, bending, and climbing in and around fabricated metal parts and manufacturing machinery and equipment.

In addition to competitive wages, Gradall offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, as well as a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match.

Gradall is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.