Spinbar Supervisor

SP Industries, an ATS Company has an opening for a Spinbar Supervisor to join the team!

The primary purpose is to lead the team in the achievement of daily production, quality, cost and delivery requirements in support of the business operating plan. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain adequate staffing and capacity plans to support SP's growing market share. This leader should be able to positively manage a skilled workforce by focusing on talent development and succession planning. Most importantly, this candidate must support and foster a culture that embraces change and focuses on continuous operational improvements that further enhance the customer experience with SP's products and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Analyze work orders and production schedules to determine operational priorities and appropriate information required to process materials, complete assemblies and test products within the lead times.
• Assign specific work order operations, setups, production tasks and/or special projects to subordinates.
• Ensure availability of resources required to support department operations including manpower, materials, fixtures, tools, supplies and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to assist and facilitate fabricators, assemblers and testers in the performance of their assigned work.
• Utilize the SP computer network to obtain part information and other required manufacturing data.
• Responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate input of labor reporting.
• Train subordinates in Lean and Continuous Improvement principals, assembly procedures and techniques, safety, processes and work instructions, and insure cross-training to a capability matrix in all areas so qualified backups exist to perform all required operations.
• Insure equipment, tooling, and machinery are periodically verified to insure optimal and safe performance; coordinate repairs and upgrades as required. Ensure equipment in use is current with calibration and in compliance.
• Insure work-in-process is in compliance with engineering, quality, ISO and customer standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to 5S principals.
• Communicate actively with subordinates, production leads and managers to ensure continuity of work and department priorities; share manpower between work-centers to fill voids, cover peak demands and balance workloads.
• Assist with the generation of routers, labor estimates, and work instructions.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Recommend measures to improve working conditions, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, and quality of product; strive for continuous improvement.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist subordinates in solving work problems. Initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Provide assistance as required for support of facilities maintenance, security, and opening and closure of building.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

Oversee all production activities and personnel within the designated area of responsibility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perfom1 the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Minimum 5 years progressive manufacturing supervision experience, of which 3 must include managing and directing activities of developing people
Demonstrated motivational and leadership skills and ability to drive change in a fast-paced work environment.
Proven track record of creating, implementing and/or sustaining a lean operation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. The ability to determine proper ratio’s based on percentage calculations

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Any additional required training is as determined appropriate by the immediate supervisor with inputs from, but not limited to the individual, management, personnel, or the safety committee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

HSE

Supervisors are responsible for promoting, monitoring and enforcing work practices which support the prevention of workplace illness and injury, as well as protection of the environment.

Supervisor responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
•    Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner
•    Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures
•    Applies progressive discipline as appropriate for health, safety and/or environmental violations
•    Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risks
•    Provide appropriate instruction for safe work
•    Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
•    Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements
•    Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary reports and communicate to line management, health and safety personnel and health and safety committee
•    Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment
•    Support activities and initiatives outlined by the Joint Health and Safety Committee