Production Supervisor (Foundry)

 

Production Supervisor (Foundry) 
 

 

We are lookin for a Production Supervisor for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will provide positive & firm leadership in driving Oerlikon’s safety culture and efficient usage of resources in the production of Oerlikon Surface Solution products. Direct, train, monitor and guide production team members in a fashion that drives sustainable results while demonstrating Oerlikon’s core values & success statements. You will be expected to provide continuous efforts in maintaining a safe, inclusive & defect-free work environment.  Maintain accurate and complete production records and ensure timely reporting of the same.  Be able to coach, mentor, and develop employees while providing a solid leadership example for others to follow & emulate. 

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

• Comply with all ESH and Quality procedures and policies – corporate and regulatory.  Ensure that the Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of Safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values:  Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Directs, supervises and monitors the activities of operators to accomplish daily production goals and targeted HSE, quality and delivery/cost metrics. 
• Writes, reviews and/or approves job hazard analysis, risk assessments, work instructions and procedures.  Ensure procedures are in place, teammates are trained, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new hires.  Oversee mentoring by leads.  Identify, coordinate and/or conduct training around job hazards, work instructions and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting ESH, quality, and productivity when required.
• Ensure proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables at all times.
• Maintain accurate employee time and production records.
• Prepares and coordinates production schedules and people coverage including vacations, sickness, and training within company guidelines. Adjust as required to meet daily goals.
• Conduct job performance reviews; recommend job performance improvement plans; coach, mentor and nurture employee development and growth.
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity.  Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.
• Represents site management during off-shifts.

 

Your Profile:

•  3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in a foundry/chemical environment.
• Preferred experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
• Must be a contributor to production and comfortable working alongside production staff.
• Must focus on following processes and procedures that maximize productivity.
• Must read, understand, and comply with all Environmental, Safety, and Health, and Quality procedures and policies – both - corporate and regulatory, and ensure Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, or Green Card Holder.
• Must pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand plain English.
• Must be able to work with easy mathematical formulas (mathematical skills required)
• Must be able to read and understand Risk Assessment (RA) and Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• Must use safe behavior at all times.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Must be able to read and understand standard operating procedures, material specifications, and instruction manuals.
• Must not operate or energize equipment, for which you have not been properly trained.
• Must keep working areas neat, tidy and organized at all times.
• Must actively participate in continual improvement activities.
• Opportunity to volunteer as a First responder (First aid, CPR, AED training required)
• Must be able to provide positive mentoring, coaching and training

 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of yo