Production Supervisor, Materials

Curotto-Can Co.; Fort Payne, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental, Fort Payne, AL, seeks a Production Supervisor in Materials to drive safety and lean improvements. You will coach a team, manage product flow, and oversee inventory, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires leadership, strong problem-solving, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. The position offers day or night shifts with weekend work as needed, and opportunities to advance within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or equivalent experience is required.
• Must have previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience.
• Must be flexible to work either day or night shifts and open to weekend work.
• Knowledge of LEAN, continuous improvement and problem solving methods is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the safety and safety-training program for department(s).
• Drive safety and environmental compliance and audit performance.
• Investigate incidents and initiate root cause corrective actions.
• Conduct 5S and safety audits and inspections.
• Drive quality improvements at the department level and support Kaizen initiatives.
• Own product flow, WIP, and labor utilization; manage inventory and parts.
• Provide technical support, real-time problem solving, and new product support.

Skills

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Welding knowledge

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

**Job Description:****Job Title:** Production Supervisor, Materials**Operating Company**: Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental**Location:** Fort Payne, AL**Reports To:** Process Manager**Department:** Materials/Supply Chain**POSITION SUMMARY:**Help implement and drive process improvements, coach and manage team member performance, and ensure that manufacturing operations function effectively and efficiently. Uses a high degree of focus and commitment to plan, coordinate and direct the manufacturing operation in order to meet production goals in alignment with company goals. **Because of the business growth of Heil and this plant/location we are looking for individuals that are flexible to work either day or night shifts and open to weekend work.****ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:*** Lead and own the safety and safety-training program for department(s).* Drive safety and environmental compliance.* Investigate incidents and initiate root cause corrective actions.* Conduct 5S and safety audits and inspections.* Drive quality improvements at the department level. .* Engage team members in collaborative problem solving.* Ownership and responsibility for: + Product flow, WIP, and labor utilization and efficiency. + Inventory and parts management. + Implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing improvements, ownership of TIB’s. + Providing technical support, real-time problem solving, and new product support.* Communication: improved open door access and communication link between team members, departments, and management etc.* Provide reward and recognition.* Provide team member performance counseling.* Implement corrective action and discipline with management approval.* Approve time and attendance, ensuring accurate time and attendance tracking.* Participate in interviewing and selection.* Ensures new employees are properly trained and that the process is documented per company requirements and best practice.* Maintains cleanliness and order of work area, equipment and tools, and participates in 5S and Kaizen Initiatives.* Consistently participates in LEAN and other continuous improvement activities to support SQDCME metrics. .* Learns and participates in problem solving methods to support objectives.* Performs other various duties as required.**JOB SPECIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or equivalent experience is required.* **Must have previous Team Leader or Supervisory experience.*** **Must be flexible to work either day or night shifts and open to weekend work.*** Must be able to acquire or learn the principles of LEAN, continuous improvement and problem solving skills as required.* Coach, mentor and provide leadership to all team members. Supervisor must possess good people skills resulting in treating employees with respect while dealing with them in a firm, fair, consistent manner.* Must have good organizational skills and be a good delegator.* Must possess thorough understanding of complex machine tools; read and understand complex blueprints, specifications, electrical schematics and instructions, and operate welding machines.* Requires ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal instructions, use planning skills to organize work processes and be able to communicate effectively with his/her team and internal/external customers.* Requires ability to follow verbal instructions and to communicate with outside sources and internal departments in person and via telephone. Requires the ability to read written instructions, correspondence and other documentation, observe machinery and drawings, as well as operate office equipment such as computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and printers.* Uses color and depth perception to check for product quality problems.* Requires capability of performing essential job functions in an established office environment under normal lighting and climate control tolerances, with some exposure to plant environments with the presence of dust, fumes, noise, and fluctuating temperatures due to lack of climate control.* Requires walking and standing approximately 80%, sitting approximately 20% and lifting up to 40 pounds approximately 5% of time; involves some repetitive overhead work 5% of time; involves repetitive stooping, and forward bending and crouching approximately 5% of time. Requires the ability to engage in repetitive lifting; operation of general hand tools, computers, copy machine, other general office equipment, and to record written information.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:****Ethics and Work Standards:** Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.**Communication:** Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.**Teamwork and Relationships:** Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.**Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution****:** Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.**Accountability:** Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.