What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Fristam Pumps?
Job Description
Fristam Pumps USA, a leading manufacturer of pumps and mixers for the food, dairy and pharmaceutical industries located in Middleton, Wisconsins is searching for a self-motivated, results-driven individual to join our Polishing department as the Production Supervisor. This position is responsible for leading production associates over multiple assigned shifts, ensuring that the department has adequate resources to meet the company's targets, and that all pump parts meet company quality standards. Due to the diverse make up of the team, the ideal candidate will be bilingual (English/Spanish) OR be able to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the Spanish language.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; resolving problems.
- Create an environment of continuous improvement by ensuring proper training is being done in the department; maintain adequate staffing and proper tools and equipment necessary to ensure workload can be done.
- Establish or adjust work assignments to meet production deadlines or account for factors that impact polishing and/or welding jobs.
- Ensure that all departmental equipment and tools are properly maintained; direct the setup and maintenance of departmental equipment.
- Establish and maintain standard polishing/welding procedures; develop new polishing/welding processes as needed.
- Establish performance metrics to communicate departmental performance and improvement.
- Review polishing and welding costs including overtime and other departmental budget items; justify new equipment and tool purchases; manage the purchase of departmental supplies.
What You Bring with You (Qualifications/Experience):
- Post-secondary education in management, business or relevant technical field preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. In lieu of post-secondary education, minimum of a high school diploma or GED with 10 years’ of proven experience in roles with increasing responsibility.
- Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred
- Mechanical aptitude
- Solid knowledge of welding fundamentals and techniques
- Knowledge of process improvement & production standards
- Strong verbal & written communication skills with demonstrated effectiveness communicating in a professional manner to diverse audiences and presenting information and ideas to senior management
- Solid computer skills with a strong aptitude working in an ERP or related system
- Planning, problem-solving & attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages and excellent benefits package
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Quarterly profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- A clean, climate-controlled environment
Fristam Pumps USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting from $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Over the generations, Fristam has established itself as the leading manufacturer of high quality sanitary stainless steel pumps. Today, Fristam pumps, mixers, and blenders can be found in many of the world’s top beverage, brewing, bio-pharmaceutical and food processing companies. With an international network of manufacturing sites, sales offices and distributors, Fristam products are in service and respected as a benchmark of quality worldwide. Fristam has been manufacturing in the U.S. for over 45 years.
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