Production Supervisor - Newport, AR

Granges AB; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminum producer is seeking a Production Supervisor for their Newport, Arkansas facility. The role involves supervising production operations, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Benefits start day one and include medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related production supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production staff and operations.
• Handles employee training and performance reviews.
• Coordinates with Maintenance and HR for staffing and problem resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: NRM - Newport, AR

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Admin - Clerical

Description

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, & MORE!

Gränges Americas Inc. is a leading producer of value-added primary aluminum products and rolled aluminum coils in North America. Gränges is the parent company who is a global aluminum company focused on rolled products for the heat exchanger industry. Our vision is to help create smaller, lighter and more designable rolled aluminum products to increase economic efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
We have operations all over the world including production facilities located in Sweden, United States, and China. We currently have openings for Production Supervisor at our Newport, Arkansas location.

Purpose

Supervises production staff on assigned shift, including operation of casters, rolling mills, annealing furnaces and related machines and equipment. Supervises packaging of finished product. Responsible for meeting production volume and quality targets/standards through safe, efficient use of resources and materials in production processes. Contributes to process improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Trains or delegates training of new employees; monitors progress and provides direction for employee development.
• Administers Company attendance, leave, and other human resources policies; enters employee timesheets into time and attendance system.
• Oversees staffing coverage for vacations, call-outs, and leaves.
• Provides performance feedback; completes performance reviews.
• Determines priority of problems to be resolved; coordinates planning with Maintenance, Production, Transportation staff, and if applicable, contractors; ensures staffing of all positions, coordinating with Human Resources.
• Assists in routine troubleshooting of machines; if not routine operator adjustment or in case of breakdown
• Periodically reviews status of rolled, cooling, and finished goods inventory; receives notification of failed inspections, coordinates corrected product labelling or other resolution of related problems.
• Enters data into production control system
• Work in a safe and healthy manner, adhering to all safety rules and practices.
• Represent the company’s core values of being committed, action oriented, innovative and accessible.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 6 +years of related production supervisory experience in manufacturing.

• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

GrängesAmericas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.