Production Supervisor at Universal Stainless – Dunkirk, New York

Schedule:

• M-F and some weekends
• Overtime

Essential Job Functions For Production The Supervisor:

• Ensure that all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors.

• Determine if product quality meets the customer requirements and decide proper disposition of material.

• Establish and enforce first class standards of housekeeping.

• Planning and operation of manufacturing processes to produce first quality product according to schedules required to meet customer commitments and delivery.

• Maximizing yields at lowest cost in accordance with established schedules and quality standards.

• Review production reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems cost-effectively and to prevent delays in production.

• Develop and revise standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with all applicable quality standards and order requirements.

• Responsible for training of department personnel.

• Initiate personnel actions (i.e. promotions, disciplinary, etc).

• Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine failures and implementing corrective actions.

• Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• • High School Graduate - minimum • AS or BS in Engineering preferred
• • 5 years of “front line” supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role
• • Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable
• Understanding of basic machinery (Forklifts, Bandsaws, straightening machines, etc)

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Problem solving ability

Position Reports To: Operations

Health Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug - 1st day of employment

Life Insurance – 1st day of employment

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.