2nd Shift Industrial Production Supervisor

Bodycote; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Heat Treat Supervisor to oversee the department, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while guiding technicians to meet customer specs.

Ideal candidates have five years in heat treating, strong leadership, metallurgy knowledge, and aerospace material familiarity. Overtime or weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• ITAR compliance: US citizen or permanent resident.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' experience in heat treating or related industry.
• Ability to oversee heat treaters and other employees using strong leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of heat treating, testing, and aerospace materials.
• Working knowledge of metallurgy and related temperatures.
• May work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Forklift operator certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department and process to ensure safety, accuracy, quality and on-time delivery.
• Provide process improvements and recommendations for improvements.
• Instruct and direct the work activities of department employees.
• Train and direct activities, communicating customer needs and company goals.
• Monitor work in progress and confer with foreman/management staff.
• Operate, control and monitor heat treating equipment as needed.
• Promote safety and good housekeeping.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heat treating equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

About The Company

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

About The Company

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world's largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!
Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary

Based in Grand Rapids, MI the Supervisor will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the General Manager to meet customer specifications including assisting other employees as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties And Responsibilities)

• Responsible for oversight of the department and process to ensure safety, accuracy, quality and on time delivery.
• Provide process improvements and make recommendations on solutions for process improvements.
• Instructs and directs work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
• Trains and directs the activities of department employees, maintaining effective communication of customer needs/requirements and company goals.
• Keeps close track of work in progress and regularly confers with foreman and/or management staff.
• Operates, controls and monitors heat treating equipment as needed/required.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer's inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications

• ITAR Compliance: This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum five years' experience in heat treating or related industry.
• Leadership: Must be able to effectively oversee heat treaters and/or other employees as designated using leadership qualities such as the ability to listen, be observant, patient, objective and responsive.
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of heat treating, testing, commercial/aircraft/aerospace materials helpful.
• Metallurgy: Must have working knowledge of metallurgy, temperatures, etc.
• Availability: May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
• Communication: Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a standing and/or sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Disclaimers & EEO Statement

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.