Production Supervisor, 1st shift, AAP, Heil Environmental

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company:  Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental

Location:  Fort Payne, AL

Reports To:  Director, Manufacturing

Department:  Operations

Shift:  1st shift

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Help implement and drive process improvements, coach and manage team member performance, and ensure that manufacturing operations function effectively and efficiently. Uses a high degree of focus and commitment to plan, coordinate and direct the manufacturing operation in order to meet production goals in alignment with company goals.  Because of the business growth of Heil and this plant/location we are looking for individuals that are flexible to work either day or night shifts and open to weekend work.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Lead and own the safety and safety-training program for department(s).
• Drive safety and environmental compliance.
• Investigate incidents and initiate root cause corrective actions.
• Conduct 5S and safety audits and inspections.
• Drive quality improvements at the department level.
• Liaison between manufacturing and support functions.
• Engage team members in collaborative problem solving.
• Ownership and responsibility for:
  • Product flow, WIP, and labor utilization and efficiency.
  • Inventory and parts management.
  • Implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing improvements, ownership of TIB’s.
  • Providing technical support, real-time problem solving, and new product support.

• Communication: improved open door access and communication link between team members, departments, and management etc.
• Provide reward and recognition.
• Provide team member performance counseling.
• Implement corrective action and discipline with management approval.
• Approve time and attendance, ensuring accurate time and attendance tracking.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Ensures new employees are properly trained and that the process is documented per company requirements and best practice.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of work area, equipment and tools, and participates in 5S and Kaizen Initiatives.
• Consistently participates in LEAN and other continuous improvement activities to support SQDCME metrics.
• Monitors Kan Ban and materials issues to support continuous improvement.
• Learns and participates in problem solving methods to support objectives.
• Performs other various duties as required.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or equivalent experience is required.

• Must be flexible to work either day or night shifts and open to weekend work.
• Must be able to acquire or learn the principles of LEAN, continuous improvement and problem solving skills as required. 
• Coach, mentor and provide leadership to all team members.  Supervisor must possess good people skills resulting in treating employees with respect while dealing with them in a fir