Supervisor Operations

Supervises, plans and directs daily manufacturing operations of assigned department to ensure continuous production and delivery of products consistent with customer requirements and established departmental, plant and company goals.  Coach staff, ensure Klein quality standards are met, and lead various safety and lean manufacturing efforts within the facility to drive best operational performance. ​Coordinate departmental activities, schedule work, assign machines, provide guidance for quality standards and processes to staff, and ensure employee compliance with safety procedures at all times. Maintain a safe work environment by following and administering Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, conducting ergonomic assessments, ensuring a clean and organized work environment and leading and/or organizing safety training with staff. Motivate and lead staff by providing consistent performance feedback on a daily basis; conduct annual or progression performance evaluations, enact formal disciplinary actions and counseling as required, and engage in coaching and development discussions with staff. Work in partnership with Business Unit Manager and Office Manager to make administrative decisions for staff, including staffing and hiring, terminations and selection for training and development. Conduct and organize training for employees including; set-up and operation of equipment, manufacturing processes, plant regulations, safety rules and hazards, and other job-related procedures and standards. Lead daily management of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts of the facility. Work with staff to resolve tool and machine problems, identify root causes of issues with productivity, defects, injuries and implement corrective solutions. Ensure staff has adequate resources to perform work and services, maintain inventory of required manufacturing supplies and services, and complete purchase requests as necessary. Comprehend and administer all Company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or internal communications from management team. Fill in for other production supervisors in their absence. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work. Qualifications ​High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality relating to employee information. Physical Demand Requirements  ​Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.