VIM Supervisor

The Manufacturing Supervisor – Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) will . . .

• Provide production employees with guidance, direction and supervision in support of departmental operations.
• Promptly address performance issues.
• Actively promote all company policies and expectations, especially in support of safety plans and results.
• Plan and schedule operations within assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain a positive work environment by regularly communicating with employees on the shop floor and responding to employee issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain well-organized and productive work areas.
• Work with others to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of the production team.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion: coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
• Ensures a safe workplace.
• Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TITLE

• High School Diploma required. Two-year college degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/operational environment.
• To be considered all applicants must attach a resume outlining experience and qualifications.
• Ability to work 3 rotating shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing principles, standards, methods and practices.
• Identify and resolve operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgement. Innovative problem-solving skills, including motivation to discover "Win-Win" outcomes whenever possible.
• Demonstrate leadership ability; sets high expectations for performance.
• Good business judgment and decision-making skills.
• Direct, candid, and mature interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (with emphasis on mutual respect)
• Trustworthy and able to influence others.
• Willingness to offer a dissenting opinion before final decisions are reached.
• Assertiveness in support of safety and operational requirements.
• Ability to successfully coordinate internal and external resources.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Disciplined results orientation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team Initiative.
• Experience with Vacuum Induction Melting.
• Experience with lean concepts a plus.