Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor Pay Rate: $31.30/hr. Location: Fort Wayne, IN Area Code: 260 ZIP Code: 46804 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #FortWayneJobs; #ProductionSupervisorJobs; Benefits On the job training, with cross training for other skilled positions and opportunities for advancement. The aerospace business is growing and we are continually training and promoting up from within. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement savings options, tuition reimbursement, performance increases and career advancement. Award winning team with exceptional work environment. Six Paid Statutory Holidays after 90 days probationary period. One Week Paid Vacation Bonus after six months / 1960 regular hours. Weekly pay by direct deposit. Performance Reviews (and compensation reviews) Job Summary Direct and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing of our polyurea coated parts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage production lines to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals Manages labor and line density to achieve financial goals of line Ensures daily customer production demands are met and communicated to customers. Ensures all dispositions are done with product for a daily/shift basis Prepares and maintains all production reports to Production Manager Troubleshoot and problem solve with other team members Train, discipline and evaluate up to 25 direct reports. Schedule the pick-up and delivery of parts with our customers Analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational production problems and corrects or make recommendations for correction in a timely basis. Verifies that all MITS transactions are accurate and complete and verifies that all process card parameters are met Maintains and updates visual production tracker boards and reviews daily with team members Coordinates daily with Quality, Maintenance and all other functional areas to ensure adequate information flow Maintain safe work environment; Ensures compliance with OSHA and Environmental regulations. Trains line leaders in such matters as safety and accident investigation. Confers with department heads concerning such problems as accident rates, and recommends and implements measures to improve safety records. Conducts all necessary safety, environmental, WWT, and 5(S) audits. Ensures data is entered into Metrics Tracking system. Trains, evaluates, and coordinates with Human Resources on continuous development of staff. Performs performance reviews, and provides feedback to subordinates; resolves personnel grievances and recommends corrective actions; determines staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments. Follow and maintain all proper safety procedures and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times Relieve employees during breaks, lunches as needed in various job positions Understand the emergency response procedures Participate in programs to enhance our safety and environmental performance Understand the significant environmental impacts of their work activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions Other tasks as directed by production manager Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Competencies Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Qualifications Polyurea Process Management Oversee all DragonHide spraying operations to ensure coating quality and consistency. Monitor CAT-to-resin mix ratios and process parameters. Investigate coating defects and implement corrective actions. Optimize application processes to improve throughput and reduce rework. Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve process issues. Robotics Programming and Automation Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic spray applications. Modify robot paths and spray parameters to improve coating uniformity and cycle times. Support implementation of process improvements and new product launches. Analyze robotic performance data and recommend enhancements. Coordinate with third-party suppliers and integrators on automation improvements. Graco HFR Maintenance Maintain and troubleshoot Graco HFR proportioning systems. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities. Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and fluid delivery issues. Monitor system pressures, temperatures, and material flow rates. Maintain maintenance records and spare-part inventories. Coordinate major repairs and equipment upgrades when necessary. Spray Gun Maintenance and Rebuild Disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild spray guns. Troubleshoot spray pattern issues and mixing deficiencies. Replace seals, chambers, nozzles, and wear components. Establish preventive maintenance schedules for all spray equipment. Ensure spray equipment remains capable of producing consistent coating quality. Quality Management Ensure all coated products meet customer specifications. Lead root cause investigations related to coating defects. Develop and maintain standard work instructions. Implement corrective and preventive actions for quality concerns. Support customer visits, audits, and containment activities. Education and/or Experience Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Robotics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 5+ years of manufacturing experience. 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience. Experience with polyurea, industrial coatings, paint systems, or related processes preferred. Experience with robotic automation and programming required. Experience maintaining Graco HFR systems strongly preferred. Experience rebuilding and troubleshooting spray equipment required. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to walk and talk. The employee is required to be able to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, climb, balance, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr