Production Supervisor At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build
advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial
heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it
better and have been doing it longer than anyone else. Chromalox
started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer
invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced
thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
That
pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and
innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We
excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts
at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce
operating costs.
Join us as
we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role:
The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates the activities of production
employees and complies with all safety, quality, and operational performance
standards.
Additionally, the Product Supervisor supports the Assistant Manager in ensuring
production schedules meet customer expectations, quality, and safety while
making themselves available to employees throughout the shift.
Your Responsibilities:
- Interprets
specifications and job orders for employees and assigns duties.
- Works
with the Manager and other production areas to resolve daily production
issues such as material, delivery, quality, and employee performance.
- Forecasts
staffing needs to meet the peak demands of the business. Plans
operations and utilization of skills and staffing to ensure timely
production and quality standards for all production shifts.
- Anticipates
production problems and, where feasible, devises and implements procedures
to offset loss of staffing hours and interruptions.
- Recommends
measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product
quality.
- Monitors
and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime.
- Suggests
changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase department or
work team efficiency.
- Manages
personnel issues, including, but not limited to, vacation approvals, time
card approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
- Monitors
conformance with company work rules, policies, and procedures; administers
disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Coordinates
with Quality Control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate
corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
- Assists
the Manager and Quality team in identifying non-conformance causes and
assists in non-conformance dispositioning by utilizing skills and
technical research.
- Assists
the Manager and Quality team in analyzing and collecting data related to
manufacturing issues.
- Partner
with the manager and quality team to develop documentation of
manufacturing instructions and quality control processes.
- Completes
required portions of the various QC inspection forms and reports while
performing inspection and test procedures.
- Tracks
Daily Quality Outputs and publishes reports to inform others of
fundamental quality issues, trends, and corrective action
items.
- Applies
lean production techniques and supervises the development of teams,
stations, or cells to support the process.
Requirements:
- At
least 10+ years of experience in an applicable manufacturing operation;
working knowledge of lean principles.
- A
Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology,
Industrial Engineering, or an appropriate technical discipline is
preferred.
- Proven
working experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals.
- Experience
writing routine reports and correspondence.
- Experience
speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
are required
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Chromalox
Oct 09, 2024