Foundry Supervisor (1st Shift)

Hendrickson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee hourly employees and production operations in Chattanooga. You will lead daily shift activities, manage staffing and training, and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery across manufacturing and distribution processes.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in a supervisory role and 1–3 years in manufacturing, with a proven ability to improve processes and uphold OSHA and quality standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensure compliance to the employee handbook.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate production levels and performance.
• Supervise daily staffing to meet or exceed planned productivity.
• Motivate and set expectations for hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure training, tools, and PPE are provided and adhered to.
• Oversee production to meet customer specifications and minimize scrap.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for quality issues.
• Ensure safety devices and PPE usage; report incidents within 24 hours.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Problem solving

5S & Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Position Purpose

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.

• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.