Description

PTC Alliance is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC Alliance value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Production Supervisor

Reports To: Plant Manager

Department: Various (Welding, Finishing, Maintenance)

Travel Requirement: None

Location: Alliance, OH

Job Summary:

We are looking for several experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations. You’ll guarantee that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows.

In a fast-paced environment like production, the supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process. They must be competent and comprehend complex operations. You should also be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs. The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Production Supervisor coordinates with other departments to ensure that materials are available in a timely manner and are appropriate for production activities.
• Assigns employees to appropriate daily work goals.
• Ensures effective manpower planning and assignment of work to employees as necessary to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Maintains appropriate levels of inventory for the finishing department and production supplies. Assemble orders for supplies.
• Creates, monitors, and reviews documentation related to material traceability, production activities, and projects.
• Verifies that all quality standards are preserved and enforced in production.
• Investigates and troubleshoots techniques and equipment to identify and resolve issues related to defects and value of workmanship.
• Responsible for tracking of resources dedicated to production activities and the timely reporting of those results to the Plant Manager.
• Exercise supervisory duties such as training, disciplining and recognizing extraordinary performances.
• Monitors and enforces all quality, health, safety and environmental rules in the Shop.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures while taking an active role in employee safety. Bring problems to the attention of the appropriate manager, such as the Plant Manager.
• Supervise employees directly and ensure proper execution of quality practices are carried out.
• Lead efforts to reduce costs and increase productivity such as training, new techniques, etc.
• Responsible for timely performance goals within the department.
• The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTCA Quality Management System and its policies, procedures and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 15 to 20 production line employees in his/her department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage
• Five or more years of proven experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

Number of Direct Reports: 10-20

Job Titles of Direct Reports: Various production unit employees

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to learn and use Microsoft, HP programs such as e-mail, established programs, etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

COVID-19 precautions

• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

We are following CDC guidelines in response to COVID-19 pandemic.