Production Shift Lead: Quality, Safety & Lean Ops

HarbisonWalker International; Windham Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) seeks a Supervisor, Production to lead the press department operators in delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. You will coordinate shift activities, drive lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards while reporting performance metrics to plant leadership.

The role emphasizes strong communication and leadership across a broad network of leaders and team members, focusing on productivity, safety, and meeting customer

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; B.S. Degree in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Requires computer operation skills including MS Office and Oracle ERP accounting system.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in working towards Lean production.
• Previous experience in a refractory operation of similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Requires knowledge of hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and organizing shift activities to maximize productivity of the line including incorporating key communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and feedback to the team. Managing all aspects of their team including payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication, coaching and feedback as required.
• Audits and observes to ensure our product meets or exceeds quality standards. Owns Quality Control compliance for their assigned working area.
• Analyzing equipment operations, performance, and problems and securing resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly. Partnering with maintenance to solve equipment changes and problems.
• Calculating and reporting of production key performance indicators and deliverables for their team. Actively participates in report out and production meetings.
• Actively demonstrating and promoting safety and a safe work environment and holds their team accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) seeks a Supervisor, Production to lead the press department operators in delivering high-quality products safely and efficiently. You will coordinate shift activities, drive lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards while reporting performance metrics to plant leadership.

The role emphasizes strong communication and leadership across a broad network of leaders and team members, focusing on productivity, safety, and meeting customer