Foundry Supervisor

Hendrickson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Chattanooga seeks an operations supervisor to lead hourly production staff and oversee manufacturing and distribution processes. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement across the line.

Responsibilities include shift supervision, attendance tracking, daily briefings, staffing to meet production plans, and coaching personnel on performance expectations. 1 year supervisory experience and OSHA knowledge required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of leadership/supervisory experience.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to improve processes.
• Working knowledge of safety programs and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with quality systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance and schedule vacations per handbook.
• Conduct daily shift meetings on production levels and delivery performance.
• Supervise staffing to meet productivity targets.
• Motivate and set expectations for hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure safety devices and PPE are used at all times.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S in production areas.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production scheduling

5S

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Oversee plant operations in the areas of leadership and supervision of hourly employees and production, manufacturing, and distribution of products. Identify problems and develop plans to continuously improve uses/processes of material, machines, and employee resources. Ensure and promote safety, success, teamwork, and quality in the work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide supervision to hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensure compliance to the employee handbook, etc.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to keep employees aware of production levels, delivery performance, quality, overtime, upcoming events, etc.
• Supervise daily staffing and output levels to meet or exceed planned productivity levels.
• Motivate, provide clear direction and set expectations for new and existing hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure that all hourly and temporary personnel have the training needed, the tools required and are held accountable to set expectations.
• Supervise the production of parts to meet or exceed customer / design specifications to be at, or below, planned customer concern and scrap levels.
• Participate in problem solving teams to identify root cause and corrective actions to resolve quality related issues.
• Supervise the daily production of parts according to the production schedules (schedule compliance) to minimize past due orders and maximize on time delivery.
• Ensure employee safety by ensuring all safety devices are in use and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
• Report all accidents / near misses to the operations manager and safety manager within 24 hours. Participate in the completion of the accident investigation / report.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining corrective actions Ensure associates within a specific production area attend all safety related training events.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within a specific production area.
• Maintain 5S initiatives within production area responsibilities.
• Continually search for process improvements to improve Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Safety and Cost metrics.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or the equivalent in practical experience and/or specialized training preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-year experience in a leadership/supervisory role.
• 1-3 years practical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes.
• Working knowledge of various safety programs and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with Quality systems and processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position occasionally.
• Frequent need to move about inside plant and office designated areas.
• Minimal need to position self in low or tight spaces.
• Occasional movements of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.