POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Ensure Machine Set-up meets production and quality goals
• Determine actual machines and locations where work is to be assigned
• Assuring a steady flow and process of work
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Payroll, Human Resources and Management
• Daily assignment of duties for entire department
• Training and Supervision of all operators in the correct and safe use of equipment
• Training new employees in inspection procedures and/or work instructions
• Ensure Production leads are adhering to their responsibilities as outline in the Production lead Job Description
• Ensure employees are performing their duties to the standards and guidelines
• Reinforce compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Company rules, policies and procedures
• Ensure employees work in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedure required by the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations.
• Ensure employees use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing as required by the company
• Ensure employees are trained and follow prints, work/inspection procedures and/or work instructions
• Ensure employees are upholding quality standards and perform inspection prior to completion of paperwork and/or labor entry
• Ensure all paperwork and/or data entry is completed accurately and on time
• Ensure all machines are operating at maximum efficiency and utilization
• Organize the employees to ensure maximum efficiency from the work center
• Ensure that material is delivered to the designated area prior to shift start
• Report any damage to machines or tooling to supervisors and/or maintenance immediately
• Ensure that all schedules and deadline are met by the employees
• Ensure finished product is delivered to the next operation and/or drop-off zone
• Continuously look for ways to improve production, quality and safe working conditions in the plant
• Ensure employees maintain proper housekeeping standard.
• Ensure communication flow from company to employees and vice versa
• Assess employee’s ability to perform certain jobs, which can lead to further training or reassignment of job
• Provide employees and Lead Hands with coaching and counseling as required
• Execute progressive discipline when deemed necessary
• Support Management decisions and employ diplomacy when directing employees
• Maximize and maintain plant through-put using NBS tools
• Comply with EHS Standard policies and procedures.
• Manage all KPI’S for Production
• All other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

• 5-7 years previous supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional and weld prints
• Ability to train, motivate, coach and counsel others
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with employees, and all levels of management
• Must possess problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and excellent listening skills
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize, time management
• Must possess the ability to provide and receive positive criticism
• Must have the ability to take ownership and be accountable for the department
• Ability to multi-task, excellent time management skills and detailed orientated
• Must be creative and possess the ability to think outside the box
• Ensure confidentiality of all employee information

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Working in a plant environment
• Frequent distractions and interruptions
• Multiple demands, challenging, fast paced, team orientated environment, can be noisy
• Constant standing, walking, bending and lifting and climbing
• Warm/Cold temperatures

• Constant communication with employees, peers, management and customers involving time management, multi-tasking, scheduling, decision making, forecasting and problem solving
• Intense work atmosphere

• Use of computer and phone
• Overtime as required
• Involve exposure to noise, heat, and machinery.