Production Superintendent

DSJ Global; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment. This role is crucial for overseeing product quality, managing raw materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational leadership within manufacturing, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Join a team where your leadership will directly impact productivity and quality, and help drive the success of a leading manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product manufacturing and ensure finished product quality.
• Support safety performance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or relevant field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Production Superintendent oversees product manufacturing, finished product quality, and raw material management for multiple lines in a 24-hour manufacturing process. This role also includes employee training and development. The superintendent is responsible for communicating and supporting corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity, and product quality, effectively solving problems, troubleshooting process issues, and developing corrective actions. Additionally, the superintendent may assume the responsibilities of the plant manager in their absence.

Responsibilities:

• Safety: Actively support the improvement of safety performance by reducing incident rates and lost time accidents to zero.
• Quality: Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality, and raw material management for the operation.
• Supervision: Oversee manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparing budgets and standards for cost measurement.
• Controls: Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics.
• Planning: Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels.
• Indicators: Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control, and other shift functions.
• Compliance: Ensure production activities comply with company policies and procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications.
• Regulations: Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements within the operation.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to diagnose and solve process issues.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and partner with the plant leadership team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Manages a staff of 10 supervisors, 2 process engineers, and a process technician, and indirectly manages a team of 360 union hourly employees. Sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds.
• Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year).
• Work environment typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, mist, gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing and Production

Industries

Construction Hardware Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing