Operations Supervisor (1st Shift)

Operations SupervisorIntegr8staff seeks an ambitious and skilled Manufacturing Operations Supervisor with a manufacturing engineer background preferably in aerospace and defense to ensure throughput targets are met in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner. The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor oversees production schedules to fill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained, assigned specific duties, coached, disciplined, and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continual improvement.Responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor positionDirect, manage and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets.Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly daily.Ensure employees are trained in production procedures and practices.Execute supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implement effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved.Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects.Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees.Provide manufacturing expertise if problems arise.Stay abreast of technological advancements, improvements, which may impact production.Other duties as assigned.Requirements of the Operations Supervisor positionB.S. or B.A. Degree required.Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering Degrees highly preferred.4+ years Manufacturing experience (aerospace, defense, forging, machining preferred).Supervisory experience leading teams to meet and exceed production goals.Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).Performance management skills.Analytical skills; personal accountability with strong organizational skills.Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization, especially with direct employees.Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.Intermediate use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and QAD; other productivity tools.Quality focused & production driven.Updated resume is required for consideration. Only local candidates will be considered - position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.