Polishing and Welding Supervisor

Summary:  Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing daily activities in the polishing and welding department. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including ensuring company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to and application of policies/procedures are applied fairly and consistently; plan, assign, and direct workload for associates; conduct annual performance reviews, as well as disciplinary actions, address and resolve complaints; trains and develops associates; review and approval of timesheets and time off.
• Prioritize workload and ensure parts workflow is efficient in order to meet daily production goals; adjust priorities as needed with minimal disruption and downtime
• Manage and approve department expenditures for supplies, materials, staffing; ensuring that materials, labor and/or equipment are used effectively and efficiently to meet production goals.
• Establish and maintain standard polishing/welding procedures; develop new polishing/welding processes as needed.
• Set department goals and establish performance metrics and plans to meet outlined goals; regularly communicate departmental performance and improvement.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement and associate development by ensuring proper training and cross training is being done throughout the department.
• Support the Business Management System, 5S activities, workplace scans, and cycle counting.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in Spanish
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read or interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information to various audiences
• Planning, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time wisely
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong aptitude working in an ERP or other related system
• Basic knowledge of welding fundamentals and techniques
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to listen, coach, investigate, and exercise initiative
• Ability to work during regular production hours as well as alternative shifts, including weekends as business needs warrant.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend and move about the facility
   

Education and Work Experience  
 

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in management, business, or relevant technical field; In lieu of degree, previous experience combined with post-secondary education and/or technical training in a relevant field will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment leading a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Previous TIG welding experience preferred; knowledge of welding techniques and applications required