Production Supervisor in Galion, Ohio at Elliott Machine Works Inc

Summary: Direct and Manage activities in the Weld/Fabrication Department to assure that the cost, quality, schedule, personal development, and safety initiatives meet company goals, through planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. This position will have general oversight of all first shift paint employees and work activities.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental leads to insure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost effective, and safe manner.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Establish and monitor plant production.
• Initiate and promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, especially as it relates to cost, quality, safety, and personal development of direct reports.
• Incorporate and support shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among leads and production personnel.
• Review, report, and make recommendations on labor and equipment requirements.
• Attend workshops and other training as directed by the company to work to constantly improve essential skills.
• Be proactive. Diagnose and prevent problems. Observe activity of people and machines to prevent problems.

Essential Skills:

• Prioritization and Planning; ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day timeframe and prepare action plans.
• Supervision; employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline.
• Employee Relations, Training, Coaching, and Development.
• Measurement of performance goals and standards.
• Working knowledge of welding practices; equipment and processes.
• Quality focus and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Inventory management.
• Manufacturing Methods.
• Computer Skills, including manufacturing system software. Microsoft Office Skills including Word and Excel.
• Process Improvement, including lean tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Including active listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.

Preferred Qualification and education:

• General management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing practices/methods and process improvement programs required.
• Welding and Fabrication experience.

Manufacturing & Operations, Operations