ABOUT US
AVAIL Infrastructure Solutions provides highly engineered technologies, application-critical equipment, and specialized services in the electrical and welding fields. We have over 1,750 employees that operate through a network of 15 strategically located manufacturing facilities across the globe.
At Avail Switchgear Systems, an Avail Infrastructure company, we are small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
In this role, you are responsible for leading the activities of the first shift, including safety, 5S, quality, training productivity, and scheduling activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the daily activities of the assigned department/shift.
• Oversee the functions of hourly personnel, including safety, 5S, quality, training, productivity, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Review and analyze data such as job orders, design prints, and product specifications.
• Assign tasks and inspect work for accuracy, quality, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Confer with the appropriate personnel to resolve problems and conflict.
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement projects.

PROFILE LEVEL DESCRIPTION

• Manage employees and supervisors; may manage technical/business support or production/operation staff.
• Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and customers.
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Has wide latitude for decision making.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide formal supervision to professional employees and/or supervisors. Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and/or customers. Approve recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepare and deliver performance appraisal for staff. Mentor and coach team members to further develop competencies.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent reading, writing, communication, mathematical, and leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
• Solid knowledge of specific and general quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Physical Demands: Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping/using hands/reaching. Spends app. 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.