Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor The Production Supervisor oversees the daily workflow of the department. Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment: monitoring personnel resources by studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, initiating and fostering cooperation within and between departments. Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel: accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules: resolving problems, reporting results of the process flow on shift production summaries. Manage and direct hourly employees including timekeeping and authorizing pay of employees, corrective action, dispute and conflict resolution, authorizing and approving paid time off requested in advance. Analyze, troubleshoot, and revise systems procedures and operational practices while maintaining budgetary and personnel requirements. Maintain staffing by orienting and developing employees while promoting personal growth. Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Provide coaching, counseling, and discipline to employees. Initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures. Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques. Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests. Maintain a clean and safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Maintain a working relationship with the Union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action and contribute to the learning efforts by accomplishing related results as needed. Plan and organize work, check procedures and equipment to ensure conformance to operation instruction sheets and comply with established priorities and schedules. Provide training to employees including safety talks, job instruction and policy and procedure updates. Efficiently and accurately evaluate probationary employees. Investigate work related problems such as safety incidents, production delays, quality matters, operational and/or equipment inefficiencies, etc. Seek root cause of problems and recommend improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Associate degree or comparable work experience, preferred; a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Two to Five years of supervisor experience. Melt shop or foundry experience, preferred. Prior union work experience preferred. 5S and lean methodology experience, preferred. The ability to work 8-12-hour shifts is required. Proven skills in supervision, coaching, managing processes, process improvement, production planning, controls, and instrumentation. Strong supervisory, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent written and organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Physical Requirement: Prolonged standing or walking Ability to frequently bend, reach or twist. Must wear department personal protective equipment. Must be willing to work in inclement weather conditions both indoor and outdoor. Must be willing to work in high temperature environment.