Operations Supervisor

Swagelok; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA in Solon is seeking a manufacturing leader to direct site operations, drive safety, cost, quality and on-time delivery, and manage 10–30 direct reports. You will lead Lean Daily Management System cadence, set visible metrics, run daily problem solving, and mentor teams to continuous improvement through Kaizen events and structured leadership.

Bachelor’s degree and manufacturing leadership experience required; advanced computer skills and ERP/MRP familiarity; join a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. MS Office, using MRP systems, data mining & report generation).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment) or related business experience.
• Previous formal leadership roles or experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drives Lean Daily Management System cadence to achieve operational excellence.
• Establish metrics and goals that are visible and understood.
• Execute based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly) and manage escalation/problem solving.
• Develop staffing/scheduling plans using capacity/load targets.
• Lead Boundary Team alignment between operations and support functions.
• Demonstrate alignment of mission, vision, values and strategies.
• Own and deliver messages, connecting the dots for associates.
• Drive culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement and standard work.
• Engage associates in waste reduction through Kaizen events.
• Develop talent with Workforce Development Plans and mentor for career goals.
• Perform performance management in line with HR policies.

Skills

Lean LDMS

Kaizen events

Leadership

Quality / CI

Coaching / mentoring

Engagement / relationship building

Communication skills

Problem solving

Accountability

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

Shift: 2nd shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills-you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you'll consider joining our team.

Position Summary

Provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery goals. Manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule. Ensures proper use of all Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to all regulatory requirements placed on the plant. Supports company operating plan along with Swagelok's mission, vision and values

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics & goals: visible and understood
• Execute based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly),
• Daily management of escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Utilizing Capacity/Load targets, develop/execute staffing/scheduling plans, adjusting to a daily/weekly/monthly cadence
• Drives "Boundary Team" alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable
• Demonstrate alignment of corporate mission, vision, values and strategies
• Clearly owning & delivering messages, "connecting the dots" for associates
• Demonstrate Engagement and Relationship Building Skills
• Drive Change through Inspirational Leadership
• Maintains fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
• Resolve personnel issues or conflicts
• Leads by example, following leader standard work to focus on in the moment priorities
• Drives Culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement
• Quality plan adherence and Standard work discipline
• Engagement of all associates in waste reduction education and activities
• Utilizes Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team
• Develops associates through effective use of Hourly Workforce Development Plan
• Develops plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Coaches and mentors associates to help them achieve their career goals
• Execute performance management process within guidelines of HR policies
• Continuously develops self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities.
• As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately escape all Swagelok associate policies.
• Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) - 10-30 Direct Reports

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, utilizing MRP systems, data mining & report generation)
• Bachelor's degree
• Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment), or similar business experiences
• Previous formal leadership roles or experiences

Critical Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Engagement and Relationship Building
• Accountability both self and with associates
• Agility in thinking and responding to situationsDemonstrates strong problem-solving skills

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May be required to pass pre-employment and annual Vision Acuity tests

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.