Summary description:
An operations supervisor oversees the daily activities of a production facility, warehouse, or business unit to ensure efficiency, safety, and productivity. They manage frontline teams, monitor performance workflows, enforce safety regulations, and resolve operational bottlenecks to meet delivery schedules and quality standards
Job description:
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the management and direction of the production operators in a production area or building. This may require coverage in multiple areas or buildings as needed, and coordination with other Production Supervisors and Lead Operators to insure production operations are properly covered. Will direct production processes such as inert material preparing, screening and blending, pelleting, melting, loading, explosive preparing assembly, packing, shipping, repairing and machining. Advises their assigned superior and consults with Process Engineering and other interested departments in planning and developing production policies, procedures and time estimated to produce manufactured items. Assures that their subordinates receive adequate safety training and that pertinent regulations are observed. Assures that he/she and subordinates are trained in hazardous waste handling and that pertinent regulations are observed. Establishes effective employee morale and maintains discipline, coordinating with higher authority when appropriate. Promotes and maintains a high level of housekeeping in their assigned area. Maintains a thorough knowledge of assigned production processes, equipment and materials. May coordinate with Human Resources personnel on bargaining contract language and implementation. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Trained in process improvement methodologies, examples but not limited to 5S, lean manufacturing principles, 8 step problems solving, 5S etcMinimum QualificationsH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredAssociate’s Degree (AA) Preferred orBachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in business, management, or a technical field Preferred5+ years related experience Required Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.Compensation and BenefitsIn compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $68,480 - $102,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).Essential FunctionsVisual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) R (Regular)Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) R (Regular)Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) R (Regular)Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) R (Regular)Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) R (Regular)Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds R (Regular)Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) R (Regular)Walking R (Regular)Hearing R (Regular)Repetitive motions of any part of the body R (Regular)Talking R (Regular)Kneeling, crouching or crawling R (Regular)Other N/ACapacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time R (Regular)Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)Ability to read complex documents in [English] language R (Regular)Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)Other NAAbility to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment N/AAbility to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) R (Regular)Other N/A
Located in Texarkana, TX; Middletown, Iowa ; OR Parsons, KS. 40 hours a week, on-site, OTJ
Eligibility factors:
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force
Leadership , mentoring, operations management
