Production Supervisor

HMI Glass; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HMI Glass in Louisville, KY seeks a Fabrication Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the fabrication floor. You will manage staff, train, monitor safety and quality, and partner with the Center Manager to meet output goals.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cost awareness, and timely reporting on performance metrics. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in a related management role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years in a related management role.
• Experience in fabrication or manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership and safety emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fabrication warehouse employees and duties.
• Hire, train, plan, assign work, and manage retention and safety.
• Coordinate with Center Manager on output and improvement.
• Prepare daily performance reports.
• Assist in material ordering to control inventory.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Quality focus

Project planning

Team leadership

Math / measurements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsible for the supervision of employees in the Fabrication function.This role will be responsible for the daily work, training, retention, performance and safety goals. Equally important will be the assistance this role will provide to the Center Manager to achieve positive results in customer satisfaction and key performance indicators, while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and procedures within the operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all Fabrication warehouse employees (Fabricators, Builders, Boxers and Heavy Hardware pickers) including hiring, training, planning and assigning work, retention, safety, performance and discipline.
• Works to design career paths and structures expectations for fabrication employees.
• Collaborates with the Center Manager to ensure output goals are being met and acts as a sounding board for new ideas, process updates and escalation.
• Prepares daily reports for Center Manager to highlight performance on an ongoing basis.
• Conducts research, multi-bidding and cost comparisons for large purchases.
• Assists in ordering raw materials for the multiple departments to stay in control of inventory to avoid stock-outs.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and results oriented.
• Effective time management and planning skills.
• Strong understanding of quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Strong team player and group leader.
• Proficient with measurements, mathematics, fractions and mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift glass panels up to 75 lbs. Stand, walk, stoop, bend

Work Environment:

Warehouse setting.

Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, comparable work experience or a combination of the two.

Required Experience:

Minimum five years previous work experience in related industry and management role.