Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for the development, coordination, leadership and continuous improvement of designated work areas. This position empowers hourly workforce to accomplish 100% quality, responsiveness, production, customer service and safety in a team-based environment. Key position results include but are not limited to, equipment is staffed and running safely and efficiently; timely performance evaluations; interaction management procedures are followed; and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented and tracked. A successful candidate is an organized, analytical, problem-solver with the ability to work efficiently and effectively with other functional areas to meet or exceed quality and delivery requirements. Also has solid leadership skills and a background in the relevant area (welding, assembly, paint, etc.)

Responsibilities

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

• Manages performance evaluations, interaction and disciplinary process.
• Manages staffing and scheduling (including overtime and vacation).
• Assists teams (including maintenance and engineering) with continuous improvement initiatives (driving safety, quality and process efficiencies).
• Manages goal setting, tracking and communication.
• Identifies training needs and coordinates cross-training opportunities.
• Acts as facilitator between operations support teams and other departments.
• Assists sales, Production Control and Production Coordinator in expediting critical orders.
• Assists quality and technical services in resolving quality issues - customer claims, corrective action as assigned by technical services and quality department.
• Participates in safety meetings, investigations and audit reporting to superintendent.
• Serves on Safety Steering Committee and provides support and direction for Safety
• Manages reporting verification - daily production, daily maintenance downtime – report root cause analysis, daily call off, and safety audits.
• Consistently maintain production averages at or above the expected standards.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-Owned Company

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment required
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position required
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel required
• Technical knowledge with the ability to communicate with operators, engineers, and maintenance required
• Ability to delegate and promote team growth required
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Extreme attention to detail required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work order instructions, weld symbols, and operate required tools required
• Good problem-solving skills, safety practices, and attention to quality required
• Strong knowledge of equipment capabilities, pressure vessels, and welding strongly preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift (10 – 12 hours).
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Must have strong range of motion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
• Must be able to see, speak, read, and hear.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate/utilize tools, small parts, and office machines.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.