Production Supervisor (Electrical) - Wilson Road
4 days ago
Chattanooga
Job Description BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. ABOUT THE POSITION Lead and supervise the manufacturing of products to quality standards as established by design. Meet production plan through effective scheduling at minimum cost. Implement corrective and preventative measures to address quality issues. Assign personnel to work centers to accomplish tasks prioritized through consultation with other Production Supervisors and Production Manager daily. Key Deliverables • Collect data and compile reports for production., • Ensure production processes are being carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements., • Monitor and prioritize the workflow of production to meet deadlines., • Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development for employees., • Manage and plan people and resources applying in an efficient and effective manner to meet production/maintenance schedule requirements while achieving safety and quality standards., • Prepares and monitors the production floor for daily production/maintenance adjusting for unscheduled demand as necessary., • Facilitate and maintain effective communication between management and operators by sharing day to day safety focus and production/maintenance targets., • Assign Mentor to new employees, support training efforts, and coach all employees., • Investigate, inspect, perform root cause analysis, report, and close all incidents/issues/problems and communicate to immediate supervisor, as necessary. (Including but not limited to spills, accidents, quality and TQM book completion, as well as employee performance management)., • Participate and support all LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing cost-saving ideas., • Review production/maintenance set-ups for accuracy and quality requirements, as necessary., • Assist/Lead trouble shooting of machines, dies, jigs, positioners, & fixtures., • Responsible for providing technical expertise as needed for daily management, change over and/or line setup efficiency, and support the team to achieve operational success., • Monitor time and attendance to ensure compliance with procedures., • Support and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, the Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other policies and procedures., • Embraces personal challenge, confident, rounded thinker, self-aware, resilient, assertive motivated, optimistic, action oriented, and open to change., • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together., • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); some previous work-related experience is a plus; or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management., • Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or operator in a heavy manufacturing industry, millwright, or demonstrated abilities through on-the-job training or education., • Minimum 1+ years' experience in Microsoft Excel and lean continuous improvement., • Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOM's)., • Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement., • Experience of assisting and developing (multi-skilled) people, • Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas., • Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work., • Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team., • Exercise considerable initiative/judgment in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals., • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements., • Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities., • Capacity to learn quickly, parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent., • Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations. Oversee 6-25 operators; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Our Culture and Values Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers., • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business, • Respect for all individuals, • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation Manufacturing Environment Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
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