Assistant Supervisor / Operations

Job TitleAssistant Supervisor / OperationsJob Number 51-1011.00DepartmentOperations Departments (MFG, QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance)Reports toDepartment Supervisor/Director, Spring ManufacturingPrimary Position ObjectivesTeam Leader ~ Co-Team Leader assists the department supervisor, in addition to their position, with:Position ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesDescription of DutiesAssist in the coordination of activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goodsHelp plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goalsMonitor employees' work levels and review work performance ensuring that the work group operates to maximum efficiencyAssist in the review and balancing of laborProviding knowledge, experience, motivation, support and adviceKnow proper procedures for workers to follow and ensure that they comply.Must know industry techniques regarding use of tools and equipment,Train as needed, observe training needs and relay training needs and requests to supervisor, and make sure that the newest information is being taught.Always assist in developing employee skills, assess the skill levels of employees and properly apply those skills to maintaining company productivity levelsEnable effective communications between management and operators.GS/APS AssistanceDaily Schedule BoardsVariance ReportsGS DashboardsWG/WG ReportsQualityIf defects are discovered in products, assist with solutions and respond to corrective actionsSafetyEnforce safety and sanitation regulations; maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with protocol.Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.Ensure security of facilities during designated shift hours, enforce all safety and processing procedures.Ensures t hat their team members are supplied with protective gear, including safety glasses, gloves and protective outer clothing.Lean InitiativesSuggest and implement cost-saving ideas.Always looking for tips on how to improve quality and speed of productionObserves Company processes and makes recommendations for improvementParticipates in Lean ProjectsOtherMay be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel Attendance is an essential function of the job.Qualifications Education/ExperienceGood mechanical skillsGood communication skillsHigh energy level, self starter good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.Resourceful & Well OrganizedParticipative management style advocate of team concept.Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.Ability to recognize and support the organizations preference and priorities.Results and people orientate, external and internal service orientated.Computer literate.Physical RequirementsVisual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassistedThe above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job