Supervisor, Production

HarbisonWalker International; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Supervisor, Production to lead the press department operators in delivering quality products safely and on time. The role requires strong communication and leadership as you interface with plant leadership and frontline teams.

The ideal candidate will manage shift activities, drive productivity, and ensure adherence to lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; B.S. in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and Oracle ERP accounting system.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work in a team.
• Experience in Lean production.
• Experience in a refractory manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize shift activities to maximize productivity of the line, including meetings, maintenance, training, and coaching.
• Audit and observe to ensure quality standards; own Quality Control compliance for the area.
• Analyze equipment operations and coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues quickly and properly.
• Calculate and report production KPIs and participate in meetings.
• Promote a safe work environment and drive a strong safety culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or BS in Operations/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production

Summary

At HWI our supervisors are an integral part of our operations success. This role will lead the press department operators in our efforts to make quality product in a safe manner while exceeding the quality and deliver standards expected by our customers. Communication and leadership skills are key as this role interfaces with a wide variety of leaders and team members across the plant to achieve our collective goals.

Responsibilities

• Leading and organizing shift activities to maximize productivity of the line including incorporating key communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and feedback to the team. Managing all aspects of their team including payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication and coaching and feedback as required.
• Audits and observes to ensure our product meets or exceeds quality standards. Owns Quality Control compliance for their assigned working area.
• Analyzing equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly. Partnering with maintenance to solve equipment changes and problems.
• Calculating and reporting of production key performance indicators and deliverables for their team. Actively participates in report out and production meetings.
• Actively demonstrating and promoting safety and a safe work environment and holds their team accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma B.S. Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain preferred
• Requires computer operation skills including MSOffice and Oracle ERP accounting system
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience in working towards Lean production
• Previous experience in a refractor operation of similar manufacturing environment preferred
• Requires knowledge of hydraulic equipment

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, sitting, talking and hearing and using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel; and less than 1/3 of time walking.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in a factory setting.
• Noise: Requires working in factory conditions.