2nd Shift Floating Supervisor - Hammond, IN

Phoenix Metals Company; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a supervisor for our Plant family team. The role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating schedules, and ensuring safety and quality in metals processing and distribution.

You will guide a diverse staff and act as a technical resource for production staff, driving efficiency and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of supervisory experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a solid understanding of production

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience or equivalent
• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and machine capability
• Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions based on data and experience
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with staff and customers
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with software applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations for a functional area.
• Plan and establish work schedules and process sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect production areas and monitor staff to address safety and standards.
• Analyze specifications and reports to determine production requirements.
• Make decisions on labor needs and resource allocation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support staff.
• Review performance data to improve productivity and costs.
• Monitor inventory performance and forecasts using reports and models.
• Suggest improvements in methods, equipment and conditions.
• Lead staff meetings and participate in hiring and training processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High School diploma/GED

Materials knowledge

Production processes

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Software applications

Job description

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Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Job Function

• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily operations for a functional area that may include multiple departments or areas within the organization.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals.
• Routinely inspects production areas and monitors worker activities to proactively address safety risks and operational standards.
• Analyzes specifications, blueprints, work orders, inventory/production control reports to determine production requirements and schedules.
• Makes decisions or recommendations regarding labor needs.
• Troubleshoots production issues, assists staff with questions and serves as a technical resource for staff.
• Assists with review of performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Utilizes inventory models, schedules, spreadsheets and reports to analyze inventory performance and forecasts.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Recommends changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Coordinates operations and activities within or between departments or areas.
• Explains and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Ensures staff have the information needed to do their job and follows up in a timely manner, as needed.
• Effectively leads group meetings with staff.
• Assists in the hiring process and/or makes recommendations.
• Ensures that staff are fully trained for the job they are performing.
• Motivates, mentors, trains, and develops staff.
• Prepares and conducts constructive and timely performance feedback for staff development.
• Addresses staff situations appropriately, when required.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Required Skills

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and relevant operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and machine capability, material handling, cost, inventory and quality management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods required.
• Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.