What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Production Supervisor position at Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc?
Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. KRS Division dba Kaydon Ring & Seal (“KRS”) is responsible for Aerospace and Industrial applications. KRS has a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace and Industrial industries. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine/airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of KRS.
We are now hiring for a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Hanover, PA.
Key Responsibilities (include and are not limited to):
- Monitors daily production output and delivers corrective actions.
- Independently analyzes product and equipment specifications and performance.
- Day-to-day meeting of the production goals while maintaining both Quality and Safety standards.
- Coordinate with Operations Manager for resource analysis and capacity planning.
- Plan and assign work according to changing priorities.
- Motivates machine operators to achieve daily production goals.
- Initiate continuous improvement activities to improve product flow.
- Train, mentor and supervise the machine operators for continued improvement of skills and development of human capital.
- Perform defect root cause analysis and mitigation.
- Perform departmental administrative duties as assigned.
- Engages in disciplinary actions as needed.
Education / Experience:
- Minimum education HSD or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-years supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.
- Experience in managing and inspiring direct reports.
- Union experience preferred.
- Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required. (See Export Control/ITAR Compliance Statement below)
- Ability to train on 1st shift.
Skills, Knowledge & Other Requirements:
- Experience in precision machining of very tight tolerance parts. Strong oral and written communication skills and high confidence in providing recommendations.
- Must have an inquisitive nature to understand how factory processes impact results to effect change.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees.
- Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with exotic materials.
- Experience in implementing and applying Lean manufacturing techniques in an Aerospace manufacturing setting. Formal Lean training a plus.
- Experience in prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting production goals within time and budgetary constraints.
- Experience in developing human capital through selection, teaching, training & mentoring.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to clearly communicate at all levels within the organization, both written & verbally.
- Honesty and strong work ethic; Passion for supervising and problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Blueprint reading, and knowledge of GD&T symbols, and interpretation.
- The ability to use precision hand tools for measurements such as calipers, micrometers, drop gages, etc.
Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement
This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Polymer Concepts Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
Benefits Highlights:
- Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
- Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
- PTO
- Bonus eligible
- Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- Temperature controlled work environment -- yes, even on the production floor!