Production Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Production Shift Supervisor will manage hourly production employees and oversee the shift-to-shift operations of the Canton, Ingot facility. This individual will be heavily involved in trouble shooting and problem-solving equipment issues (including but not limited to, Plasma ARC Melt, Electron Beam, and VAR furnaces, Blend Machinery).

Essential Functions:

• Direct and supervise a crew of hourly production employees.
• Measure machine performance using the established Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all safety rules and regulations.
• Direct, organize and plan all production activities during a scheduled shift.
• Work closely with facility management to ensure safe, productive and efficient production.
• Coordinate assigned projects related to production processes and production employees.
• Increase up time on all equipment by managing preventative maintenance, total productive maintenance, general maintenance, and maintenance of critical spare parts.
• Participate in and/or assist with all Continuous Improvement activities and events as well 5S/Housekeeping.
• Develop and recommend improvements to facilities, equipment, or procedures that will improve safety, quality, or productivity.
• Complete all required paperwork for production, safety and payroll.
• Ensure employees have the proper training and documentation to complete their assigned tasks.
• Ensure adherence to all quality procedures.
• Hold employees accountable for workplace violations and issue discipline when appropriate.
• Coordinate training schedules and maintain training programs for production employees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated 2 years maintenance trouble shooting and problem solving on vacuum furnaces or similar equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• Exhibit a strong work ethic that includes a good attendance record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Available to work all shifts and weekends / holidays as required.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software; Experience with SAP a plus.
• Ability to manage people and processes.
• Ability to make decisions and explain the reasoning behind those decisions.
• Vocational or undergraduate education in mechanical/electrical systems operations, design, or maintenance is preferred.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.