Production Supervisor

Job Description

Overview:  Directly supervises, coordinates, and plans production for operations in Melting, Casting, and Finishing operations in a foundry producing ductile iron pipe for the waterworks industry. Drives company mission and communicates goals and expectations while overseeing assigned team. Identifies gaps in developmental needs and provides the guidance and support required for both staff and the organization to be successful.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include those listed below.  Other duties may be assigned.  This position is a full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position. 

• Observes and enforces all Safety, Environmental, and Plant policies and procedures.
• Schedules, coordinates, and oversees the daily activities of production workers.
• Trains, develops, and mentors employees.
• Motivates and encourages teamwork with direct reports to ensure production objectives are met.
• Advises and counsels production workers on how to improve their performance and provides input on performance appraisals, training needs and disciplinary actions.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments to achieve assigned objectives.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Holds self and others accountable to commitments.
• Ensures proper quality standards are maintained on products being produced.
• Determines work procedures, recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Keeps manager informed of problems as they arise.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years leadership experience in heavy industry (foundry experience preferred)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.