Supervisor, Operations

Day & Zimmermann Company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 61,200 - 91,800; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks a production supervisor to oversee the loading, assembly and packing of ammunition components and related production support tasks. You will train operators on SOPs and safety standards, plan shifts to maximize efficiency, supervise hazardous materials handling, and enforce company procedures and labor agreements.

The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and decision-making abilities to maintain quality and production schedules in a demanding

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree (AA) preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a production environment, or equivalent experience as a Production Leader required.

Responsibilities

• Trains, instructs and monitors operators for SOPs and TDP requirements; oversees handling of hazardous materials and related documentation in accordance with laws and company procedures.
• Plans and schedules work for maximum utilization of employees and equipment to meet production schedules.
• Monitors cost within the cost center and seeks to improve cost efficiency; ensures proper use of tools, equipment and materials in the work area.
• Ensures compliance with bargaining unit contracts and employee relations plans; investigates and addresses incidents and grievances; recommends personnel changes.
• Enforces safety rules and promotes safe work habits.
• Oversees maintenance of machines, equipment and facilities within assigned jurisdiction.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Initiative

Computers

Record keeping

Word

Excel

Oral communication

English writing

Decision making

Education

HS Diploma or GED

AA Preferred

BA/BS Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers required to load, assemble and pack ammunition or any other component thereof and/or other efforts in support of the production of ammunition.

Responsibilities

• Trains, instructs and monitors operators for compliance to SOPs and TDP requirements. Responsible for training, motivating, directing and supervising employees involved in collecting, transporting, storing, treating, disposing and/or otherwise handling hazardous materials, waste and its related documentation, assuring that such activities are performed in accordance with approved Federal, State, and Company procedures. 20%
• Plans and schedules work of section for maximum utilization of employees and equipment in meeting production schedules efficiently. Determines job assignments as necessary. 30%
• Monitors product cost within responsible cost center and strives to improve cost efficiency. Monitors quality of production and ensures the proper use of tools, equipment and materials within his/her designated work area - a subdivision of a production line, or a production line when needed. 20%
• Complies with bargaining unit contracts and Company Employee Relations Plan and provides prompt attention to all employee grievances. Investigates, reports, and implements corrective action on incidents, accidents and injuries within area of responsibility; recommends hire, termination, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and other personnel changes for employees under his/her direction. 10%
• Enforces all safety rules, regulations, and company procedures and promotes safe work habits. 10%
• Analyzes requests and oversees proper maintenance of all machines, equipment and facilities within assigned jurisdiction and possesses a general knowledge of work performed. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Working knowledge of computers including entry and retrieval of information.
• Knowledge of establishing and maintaining accountable records
• Regularly exercises initiative, discretion and independent judgment in the performance of work duties.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate's Degree (AA) Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Preferred
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a production environment, or equivalent experience as a Production Leader. Required

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $61,200 - $91,800. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular))
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) N/A
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture etc.) N/A
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Walking R (Regular)
• Hearing R (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Talking R (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling N/A
• Other N/A
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Other NA
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment N/A
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site R (Regular)
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) R (Regular)
• Other R (Regular)

Travel: 10% Travel to other sites as needed