Job SummarySupervise daily operations of production department, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and safety. Responsibilities include maintaining an active presence on the production floor to monitor workflow, address production, quality and machinery issues, coach employees, reinforce standard operating procedures, and promote good communications and teamwork with other supervisors and manufacturing support teams.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates shift resources to ensure priorities are being addressed
Assess and plan shift staffing needs
Prioritizes customer needs and production for the shift
Ensures all employees are working safely and following all safety rules and procedures
Participates in interviewing prospective employees as needed
Provides Leadman direction and provide support for employees as needed during shift
Coordinates job training for new hires and evaluates performance of new hires
Makes decisions on hiring of probationary employees
Educates employees in product language, equipment operation, safety, quality, housekeeping, and problem-solving
Consults with maintenance and operations management to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment
Assists in development of new training programs to ensure employee and product quality
Provides leadership and coaching to employees
Coordinates regularly scheduled safety meetings, toolbox talks, safety training, and other safety-related activities for shift
Works closely with operations to minimize downtime and reduce waste including scrap and rework of material
Supports plant quality as needed by providing information needed to perform root cause analysis on failures and assists in developing corrective action plans
Interprets and enforces all established work rules and policies
Addresses employee performance or behavioral issues as established in work rules, company policies, and/or collective bargaining agreement; may administer discipline as necessary
Participate in safety committee and supervisor meetings
Attends daily shift meetings and completes daily shift reports
Administer attendance policy, review and approve employee time records, PTO, and other requests for leave based on company policy and within designated deadlines.
Participates, coordinates, and implements Continuous Improvement actions
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Attend external trainings and/or conferences on occasion
Participate in or lead certain committees/ teams.
May be required to work other shifts depending on needs.
Working Conditions85% production floor, standing; 15% office setting sitting down. Steel Rail manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, industrial machinery, overhead cranes, and hot metal work processes. PPE is mandatory and varies depending on operation.To be considered for this position,Please click on "Apply Now" for application instructions.