Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor to direct and coordinate production departments in accordance with company goals and quality objectives. Production Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations for an assigned area and shift. Currently we are seeking to hire multiple positions, including daylight and off shift coverage.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a ‘roll up the sleeves’ approach to getting things done and will thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment. They will be able to adapt to changing priorities based on staff and operational needs, must be highly self-motivated, and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering quality products on time. To be successful in this role, the Production Supervisor must be highly organized and able to direct and prioritize work based on business needs. Due to the nature of our business, our facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Therefore, this position may require rotating shift work, as well as weekend and/or holiday work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assigns monitors, and reviews work completion.
• Ensures that production standards and work instructions aligned with the Kopp’s Quality Management System (QMS) are adhered to by team members.
• Requisitions required materials and supplies to provide efficient operations and to maintain proper inventories on hand.
• Leverages daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics to measure key indicators of performance (labor productivity, efficiency, time and attendance, quality, etc.) to provide impactful feedback to department employees.
• Supervises hourly employees in production departments and ensures that all company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) are followed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Self-motivated, self-accountable, hands on and resourceful; someone who likes to get things done and knows how to do more with less.
• Exhibits integrity; adheres to ethical and moral standards.
• Strong technical skills and mechanical knowledge/aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage change, communicate effectively and build a high-performance team.
• Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing production demands.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education; Associates degree or equivalent education from a technical school preferred, but not required
• 5 years of Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
• Must be available to work one of three standard production shifts as assigned, and/or rotate shifts to ensure direct supervision of the hourly workforce. Ability to work rotating shifts which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays if required
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred, but not required
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• Proficient in reading and analyzing technical drawings
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standard preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform team lifts of a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally bend, twist and turn, as well as climbing a ladder; must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. while climbing a ladder.
• Must be able to withstand hot, cold, and wet conditions in the work environment.

• This position requires the successful and safe operation of a pallet jack and ability to lift and/or handle packaged goods and materials up to and including 50 lbs.
• Sit – Less than 10% of the workday
• Stand – Approximately 90% of the workday
• Push/Pull – Must be able to push and pull boxed items using pallet jacks and flatbed hand trucks which require up to 70 lbs. of weight in force to move.
• Must be able to perform essential functions while wearing required PPE (steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, etc.)

About the company

At Kopp we recognize that great employees are what truly differentiates us from our competitors, and we demonstrate that belief by continuously challenging, developing, and rewarding those who help us achieve our mission. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package with options for medical and wellness care, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, and more. You’ll be joining a company with a solid, industry-leading reputation for technical excellence and expertise in glass science, materials, and optical engineering. We are driven to be the very best, and we want people on our team who are dedicated to this mission.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.