Benefits

• Affordable Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Stipend program for Saturday work - 4 hours, 8 hours or 12 hours work receives $150, $300 or $450 respectively.

Salary

• $67,000-$85,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Typical Hours

• 4:30pm - 2:30am, Monday - Friday (45-55 hours per week)

Job Description

Production supervisors provide first-line leadership for a team of hourly, non-exempt employees on an assigned shift in a foundry manufacturing environment. Safety, leadership, quality, productivity, efficiency and schedule attainment are key accountabilities and metrics in the performance of this job.

Essential Functions (performed either with or without accommodation)

• Responsible for the safety of the department. Conducts safety audits, submits improvements or fixes to maintenance, investigates incidents, performs periodic reporting to management, and conducts monthly safety training.
• Train and motivate employees to do their jobs safely and effectively; properly care for equipment and tools; work as a team.
• Train and oversee new employees in the department. Create and maintain work hardening and training schedules for the department.
• Notify the manufacturing manager and maintenance of any problems or inconsistencies with tools, equipment machines, and facilities.
• Create and maintain a general housekeeping schedule with responsibilities to ensure cleaning throughout the shift
• Ensure that department and company safety rules are being communicated and followed, including the proper use of PPE.
• Participate in operations management meetings.
• Responsibility for department material, including labor costs and efficiency metrics.
• Learn to apply six-sigma and lean manufacturing principles in the elimination of waste, cost reductions, and process improvements.
• Ensures that production processes are carried out as required and production schedules are met.
• Reduces scrap and ensures quality in products manufactured.
• Holds employees accountable for their actions and job performances; rewards and recognizes when appropriate, counsels, coaches, and disciplines as necessary.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations for injuries, near-misses, and property damage within 24 hours of the knowledge of an incident.
• Enter information regarding injuries, safety walks, JSA, etc. in the required record systems.
• Lead stretching activities and provide daily communications to the department employees at the beginning of the shift.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and repair as necessary.
• Perform department preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Communicate information to the supervisor and team lead of the next shift to ensure effective and safe operations, efficient equipment and material usage, and quality assurance.
• Cover for other supervisors as required due to vacation or absence.
• Mediate problems between employees and issue discipline as necessary to ensure conformance to policies, rules, and regulations.
• Other activities may be assigned in order to maintain the production requirements of the department or plant. Work assignments will be made at the discretion of management.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions".

Expected Areas of Competence (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Coaching and Development - able to provide informed guidance and feedback to strengthen another's skills and knowledge.
• Read, write and speak in English.
• Motivation - able to inspire and encourage others to reach goals and perform at their full potential.
• Time Management - effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary tasks.
• Resourcefulness - ability to obtain and put into use the proper equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel to complete work.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Supervisory Skills - Ability to organize and effectively direct others.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Interpersonal - Able to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals, support diversity and mutual respect in the workplace; be compliant to policies, laws, and procedures; and, exhibiting ethical conduct at work.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself and using prudent judgment.
• Creativity - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Persuasive - Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.
• Conflict Resolution - Effectively deals with others in antagonistic situations to reach harmony and resolution with an emphasis on fairness, cooperation, and commitment.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Work Under Pressure - Able to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations in a safe, qualitative, efficient, and timely manner.
• Adaptability - adjust to the demands and changing conditions of the job with effectiveness, patience, and confidence.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associates or bachelor degree in business or industrial technology is preferred.
• Three or more years supervising employees is required.
• One year of experience working in a medium to heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office is required, as is the ability to learn and use customized software programs.
• Experience driving powered industrial equipment such as forklift, Bobcat, and overhead cranes and hoists preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is beneficial, but not required.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements (met either with or without accommodation)

• Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force to lift, push or pull materials, tools or other objects.
• Frequently exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift, push or pull materials, tools or other objects.
• Continually walk or stand.
• Occasionally sit, squat, kneel, bend or climb.
• Occasionally reach outward or above shoulder level.
• Gross and fine manual dexterity/hand eye coordination to manipulate. tools, machine adjustments, controls and computer systems.
• Vision: Correctable for depth of field, color, near and far.
• Hearing: Correctable for regular verbal communication.
• Ability to wear required PPE

Deeter Foundry is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, or national origin.