2nd Shift Plant Superintendent

Position Overview:

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by directing Coaches and other support personnel. Has full responsibility of safety, quality and productivity of plant operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confers with departmental managers to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Directly manages the Coaches and other assigned support personnel in their area of responsibility.
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance and operational reports to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure, operating problems or parts issues.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Works closely with Design Engineering to assure there are manufacturability of designs.
• Ensures all company policies such as Equal Employment Opportunities, Safety, Environmental, Weld Management, etc. are properly enforced.
• Manages issues that arise in the workforce by facilitating employee meetings, promotes positive employee relations and communicates appropriate business information to departmental personnel.
• Develops staffing plans for departments under his/her responsibility.
• Must be a change agent by continually seeking improvement in the operations of the facility. Will support events that lead to improvement such as Kaizen improvement activities.
• Monitors and ensures fair and consistent administration of the Labor Contract. Provide input for language changes for contract negotiations.

Position Requirements:

Must have a minimum of five years manufacturing supervision. An individual with a four-year college degree preferred but will consider relevant training and experience. Must have computer skills such as Word, Excel and other Microsoft products. The ability to analyze data, comprehend management reports, interpret blueprints and other production related data is required. Candidate will need to work extended hours into the evening or days and weekends as required. Must have excellent verbal communication skills as well as good written skills. Successful candidate must be a decision maker that can seek input and make knowledgeable decisions.

Physical/mental requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the position:

The individual is required to talk and hear and be able to sit, stand, walk, feel and handle. On occasion, will need to climb, reach, stoop, bend or kneel. May have to lift, move, push or pull up to 50 lbs. Must be able to see products, processes, reports and other objects related to the manufacturing environment. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)