Operations Supervisor, Mechanical Fabrication - Weekend Shift

• Ensure all work performed by employees is done safely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Supervisors’ primary field of view/operation is in the current day - 1-month outlook (focused 1 month project/s planning).
• Assist the estimation, design, and PM teams in project build reviews.
• Oversight and adherence to company/area specific: inventory, materials, and consumable SOP procedures.
• Involvement, implementation, and adherence of department SOP’s for safety, manufacturing, and area procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
• Overall management and direction of all direct employees within their group, which may include multiple building across Lititz campus.
• Plan, organize, and manage workflow to ensure team members understand their duties, delegated tasks and delivery responsibilities.
• Strong communication of project deliverables with all levels of management, direct reports and project stake holders.
• Responsible for all direct employees’ time management, reviews, training, safe operational performance, and corrective actions.
• Safety Metrics and KPI’s–safe working environment/culture with focus on reduction in lost time
• Micro view on project health with performance to estimate (PTE), on time delivery (OTC) and reduction in rework.
• Review and execute project/s and workload placement and forecast with operational manger.
• Direct view/output responsibility for teams’ utilization performance and goals.
• Focused and continuous improvement to reducing operational touch points.
• Support operational and company initiatives.
• Participate in planning for capital equipment needs.
• Operating within monthly and yearly operational budget goals.
• Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Just in Time and Lean Manufacturing practices. 

Minimum Qualifications

•  Minimum High School GED or trade school graduate
• 4 plus years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2 - 5 years of experience in a supervisor or leadership role
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, ability to use (proficient in) TAIT business systems (Epicor, Slack, and Box) or another ERP and MES system.
• Flexibility with work schedule. Normal work schedule is forty hours per week; however operational demands may necessitate other schedules to meet business needs.
• Ability to train, develop, mentor, and coach team members.
• Understanding of batch build and stock build processes
• Understanding of various welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW
• Ability to coordinate work with other area Supervisors and Process Leads to maintain quality, cost, and schedule expectations
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement methods 

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions 
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location