Operations Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supvr - Operations manages all aspects of the assigned department, providing knowledge, equipment, and staffing to ensure that product of optimal quality is produced efficiently and in a timely manner. The Supvr - Operations position is 80% production work and 20% office work related. 
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Manages daily operations of assigned department directly and or with Shop Manager.
•    Uses appropriate techniques to reduce material, labor and overhead costs and constantly seeks to improve productivity through efficient utilization of all resources in department.
•    Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs. Assists workers to make adjustments or repairs or contacts vendor if needed.

•    Maintains good working conditions- a safe, clean work place and adequate facilities to help each employee do their job effectively.
•    Establishes action plans for self and others to accomplish specific objectives; planning proper assignments of personnel and allocating the appropriate resources.
•    Provides leadership guidance and encourages teamwork among supervisory personnel.
•    Maintains time and production records.
•    Provides operation and productivity reports for assigned Department.
•    Ensures employees are trained and/or cross trained to meet objective production goals for the plant operations.
•    Ensures that departmental procedures are followed, and accurate records maintained.
•    Selects and develops capable and quality conscious work force.
•    Expedites orders which are identified as priority orders by the customer service team in the office and production control in plant.
•    Performs activities of workers supervised. Keeps abreast of technical changes and advances related to the assigned Department.
•    Provides daily guidance, coordination, and discipline to all aspects of the assigned Department to meet objectives.
•    Develops standards of performance and conducts annual reviews for all subordinates. Discusses performance problems with individuals requiring motivation or discipline.
•    Reassigns personnel as workloads necessitate.
•    Maintains prescribed records, makes reports, approves time sheets, and authorizes time adjustments.
•    Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.  Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
•    Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    High School Diploma or GED.
•    6+ years previous operations and or production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect); Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
•    Periodic travel may be required.
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
 

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
 

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this position is between $68,000- $72,000