Supervisor, Production

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures which support total customer satisfaction, both internally and externally, where applicable in relation to this position.
• Responsible for the safety of his/her personnel. To accomplish these objectives, talks with employees about all safety rules, instructing them about the proper use of the machines and encourages the employees to notify him/her immediately of any machine problems or breakdowns.
• Occasionally takes the employees on safety inspection tours and periodically reviews all emergency procedures.
• In addition to this, encourages employees to use first aid and to report all major and minor injuries promptly.
• Also encourages employees to suggest ways to make the area or operation safer. Enforces all safety and housekeeping rules and uses disciplinary action as needed. Responsible for implementation of the approved job rotation plan in support of corporate safety objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining all quality standards. To accomplish this objective, continually educates all employees concerning the quality of our products by instructing them on the proper use of their equipment, explaining to them the quality guidelines for their operation and how their operation fits into the final production of the unit. Informs employees of problems found in audits and/or inspections. Additionally, conducts a proper follow-up on all customer complaints and instructs employees on proper repairs, scrap and salvage.
• Responsible for improving the labor efficiency of the department and maintaining the budgeted unit cost. To accomplish this, implements all planned improvements according to the schedule and continues to examine each operation for improvement and encourages others to seek out ways to improve their operation. Keeps everyone informed of the current cost objectives and makes appropriate changes in the operations to meet the varying production rates.
• Responsible for maintaining a low level of absenteeism. To accomplish this, explains the importance of daily attendance and of calling in if attendance isn't possible. Asks the employees the reason for their absence, keeping employees informed of their current absence rate, the overall department average and the departmental goal. Enforces excessive absentee policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of order completions on schedule. Accomplishes this by keeping up to date on all delinquent orders and other aspects of scheduling. Takes necessary steps to assure that the area has the necessary material to adequately reach quotas, takes necessary steps to assure there is enough workable equipment to meet quotas, and additionally uses preventative maintenance to help prevent machine shutdown.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of employee morale within the department. To accomplish this, properly orients all new employees and follows up on that orientation. Encourages all employees to read their handbooks and bulletin boards, keeps employees informed about changes in Corporation policy, and encourages a one-to-one relationship with everyone. Encourages a team effort attitude and utilizes discipline as needed to maintain Corporation policy and a good attitude within the department.
• Responsible for two-way communication with management and service functions. Responsible for lateral communication with other managers.
• Responsible for one-to-one communication with employees. To improve employee communications, holds department meetings as outlined in the major objectives.
• Responsible for improving his/her skills in technical, physical, mental and mechanical areas that concern his/her department.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement events in relation to both cost and quality/safety.
• Manages area based on the assigned Lean Management Systems and Criteria.
• Must consistently demonstrate support and leadership in CI/lean activities through education of team, identification of improvement opportunities, and active participation in events.

• Participates in EFCO's Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding his/her team's performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements.
• Directly supervises 30-40 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Microsoft Office

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the production floor the noise level may be loud.

Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.