Production Superintendent

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee plant operations efficiently. This role involves supervising production staff, ensuring quality standards, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong supervisory skills. You will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and environmental goals while fostering positive employee relations. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will directly impact production efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Supervisory experience and strong people skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel and ensure efficient plant operations.
• Develop and control budgets for the production department.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Management Policy Implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ashtabula, OH

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

SUMMARY

The Production Superintendent supervises and directs plant operations in the most efficient manner to produce quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and directs all production department personnel in the effective and economic utilization of the plant's manufacturing facilities to produce products to the company and customer's specifications according to production schedules.
• Recommends alterations and replacement of equipment as they become either obsolete, or in need of alteration or redesign, and makes improvements as necessary to effectively meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Interviews, selects, and hires qualified personnel for production.
• Develops and controls those items of expense budgets associated with the operation of the production department and initiates cost reduction as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of standards for safety, housekeeping, and environmental goals commensurate with Company policies and practices as they relate to both corporate and community needs.
• Serves as technical advisor to the Plant Manager and maintains cooperation with other departments and personnel within the plant.
• Develops and maintains satisfactory employee relations including the exercising of necessary discipline procedures in accordance with and cooperation with industrial relations practices and policies.
• Helps to develop and maintain reporting of production priorities needed to effectively measure the department's activities in cooperation with the plant's service departments.
• Maintains good community relationships as they relate to assigned employees and the plant's effectiveness in reaching its objectives.
• Maintains records and inventories to effectively meet downtime goals but within the plant's budgets and good investment practices.
• Proposes and performs development runs and makes recommendations of products that need to meet approved changes in the company's product line.
• Cooperates with service departments in changing the plant's methods and procedures in the utilization of employees and materials that will effectively improve the plant's operation.
• Is responsible for the effective training of employees and administering performance evaluations.
• Performs other job-related assignments as directed by the Plant Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision is exercised over Production employees, both directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors. Works under Company policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience. Diverse knowledge of complex manufacturing processes and equipment, including repairs, installation, and maintenance.
• Ability to impart management policy and methods to achieve objectives of the plant.
• Supervisory experience, people skills, and ability to manage a complex working environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Possess basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and schematics. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to identify trends and develop action plans to address issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, and be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Employees must get help if over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other fellow employees to accomplish all assigned job functions. Hear and understand all verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone. See and understand all written communication.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside conditions, extreme cold and heat. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.