Calderys

Provides customized refractory solutions and services

Production Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSouth Shore, KY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Computer operation skills, including Microsoft Office and the Oracle ERP accounting system, are required.
Experience working toward Lean production is required.
Knowledge of hydraulic equipment is required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are required.
The role requires standing, sitting, talking and hearing, and using hands or fingers for more than two-thirds of the time, and walking for less than one-third of the time.
The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds for less than one-third of the time.
The role requires accurate close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
The role requires working in a factory setting for more than two-thirds of the time and in factory noise conditions.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize shift activities to maximize line productivity, including communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and team feedback.
Manage team payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication, coaching, and feedback.
Audit and observe production to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards, and own Quality Control compliance for the assigned working area.
Analyze equipment operations, performance, and problems, and secure resources to resolve issues quickly and properly.
Partner with maintenance to address equipment changes and problems.
Calculate and report production key performance indicators and team deliverables, and participate in report-out and production meetings.
Demonstrate and promote safety and a safe work environment, and hold the team accountable for safety.

Desired Qualifications

A B.S. degree in Operations, Business, or Supply Chain is preferred.
Previous experience in a refractory operation or similar manufacturing environment is preferred.

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Supervisor, Production

Summary

At HWI our supervisors are an integral part of our operations success.This role will lead the press department operators in our efforts to make quality product in a safe manner while exceeding the quality and deliver standards expected by our customers.Communication and leadership skills are key as this role interfaces with a wide variety of leaders and team members across the plant to achieve our collective goals.

Responsibilities

Leading and organizing shift activities to maximize productivity of the line including incorporating key communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and feedback to the team. Managing all aspects of their team including payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication and coaching and feedback as required.
Audits and observes to ensure our product meets or exceeds quality standards. Owns Quality Control compliance for their assigned working area.
Analyzing equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly. Partnering with maintenance to solve equipment changes and problems.
Calculating and reporting of production key performance indicators and deliverables for their team. Actively participates in report out and production meetings.
Actively demonstrating and promoting safety and a safe work environment and holds their team accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma B.S. Degree in Operations, Business, Supply Chain preferred
Requires computer operation skills including MSOffice and Oracle ERP accounting system
Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience in working towards Lean production
Previous experience in a refractor operation of similar manufacturing environment preferred
Requires knowledge of hydraulic equipment

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, sitting, talking and hearing and using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel; and less than 1/3 of time walking.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in a factory setting.
Noise: Requires working in factory conditions.

About the Company

Calderys

Provides customized refractory solutions and services

Calderys provides refractory solutions for industries such as iron and steel, foundries, aluminum, cement, and other thermal applications. Its offerings include monolithic and brick-based refractories, plus engineering, installation, and maintenance services. The products and services are customized to meet each client’s operational needs, with close collaboration to understand challenges and develop tailored solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance safety. Unlike competitors who offer generic products, Calderys emphasizes end-to-end, long-term service through engineering, installation, and regular maintenance contracts, creating ongoing relationships with customers. The company’s goal is to help clients optimize refractory performance, extend equipment life, lower operating costs, and maintain safe, reliable operations.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vantaa, Finland
Founded: 1929

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