Production Supervisor

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.

Requirements 

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

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma including mechanical drawing at five (5) years of work experiences including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.  Experience in a refractory operation or similar process preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Requires knowledge of hydraulic equipment.
• Requires computer operation skills, preferably Oracle ERP or similar products.

HarbisonWalker International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce.