Superintendent

Worthington Enterprises; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises seeks a Superintendent to lead plant operations in Kentucky, focusing on safety, quality and productivity. You will direct the operations team, review schedules, and drive continuous improvement through established processes, standards, and the Worthington Business Solutions approach.

You'll develop personnel from leadership to hourly production, monitor performance with metrics, manage staffing and overtime, and partner with HR and EHS to ensure safety and succession

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of plant teams and driving safety, quality and productivity.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures in line with company philosophy.
• Financial acumen to drive cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production plans and staffing align with customer and sales expectations.
• Monitor plant performance and develop metrics to assess progress.
• Lead talent management, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Collaborate with HR and EHS on safety and succession planning.
• Identify training needs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct operations through managers and coordinators and manage overtime decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Cost reduction

Team building

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join our team as a Superintendent. The Superintendent is responsible for managing plant operations in an efficient manner to meet customer expectations. This includes safety, quality, productivity, Our Philosophy, and talent management. They lead the operations team in executing team objectives and driving transformational objectives through the Worthington Business Solutions process. Responsible for development of all personnel from leadership to hourly production. The Superintendent reviews orders and production schedules to determine work force requirements and capacity constraints, implements change from continuous improvement through schedules, processes, procedures, standards and other factors to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction and directs operations through other managers, coordinators and administrators.

Responsibilities

Ensure that production plans & staffing are in line with customer and sales expectations including the use of overtime and overall headcount. Reviews processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Ability to recognize cost cutting initiatives to increase production. Supports new process and product development and implementation.

Monitors overall plant performance for production, transformation and quality standards by developing and reviewing reports and metrics. Develops systems and sets performance targets and measures that appropriately assess the performance of the plant and direct reports, and reviews progress to ensure achievement of targets.

Talent Management including performance evaluations and feedback, goal setting and tracking, employee interaction, merits, coaching and mentoring to achieve cultural and performance standards by the Worthington Philosophy. Coaches salary direct reports on handling employee disciplinary issues using independent judgement in partnership with HR.

Ensures safety metrics and goals are achieved. Works closely with HR & EHS on more complex issues.

Identify training needs, reorganization techniques, coordinate cross-training opportunities and support development plans. Partner with HR for succession planning and workforce planning initiatives. Identify succession role requirements and high potential talent; actively trains and develops key talent. Works closely with HR to determine retention initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience

• Cultural leader, promoter and example
• Strong knowledge of company policies safety rules and procedures with the ability to enforce all in alignment with Our Philosophy
• Above Average business and financial acumen with knowledge to drive cost reduction initiatives
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and the ability to communicate and drive company goals
• Continuous Involvement with WE Leadership Training
• Strong organizational, problem solving, presentation and project management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of and drives transformational practices
• Strong change management skills to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements
• Strong team building skills; ability to council and motivate workforce
• Development of all personnel to enhance skills and promote business and personal growth

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Productsand Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.