Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

The production supervisor is responsible for helping the division achieve its goals by engaging employees, promoting a culture of safety, and optimizing the production process. The role provides direct supervision for hourly employees within his/her department.  This position will be working closely with the General Manager to meet goals for daily production, on-time delivery, compliance, and profitability.  Additionally, this role will partner with the Quality Manager and Chemistry team to ensure customer specifications are meet and delivered consistently.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)/goals in collaboration with other internal departments. Promotes communication and teamwork with a focus on safety, quality, on time delivery, efficiency, and good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and potential solutions to close the gap. Engages team members in implementing process improvements.  Understands how to elevate large opportunities to key stakeholders within the organization. 
• Plans labor requirements to match employee work hours with production needs. Adjusts as necessary to achieve response to customer needs while maintaining employee morale and budget adherence.
• Provides support and motivates all shift personnel and assist the team in achieving the daily production schedule designed to meet our customer expectations.
• Supervises, develops, and coaches team leads in all aspects of the job, including the proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, quality assurance, and plant operation.
• Maintains strong relationships with employees including continuous communication and performance feedback to recognize contributions and address performance gaps.
• Communicates daily goals to the team and reinforces positive results and removes barriers to goal achievement.
• Understands the purpose and importance of the NADCAP and AS9100 documentation requirements. Ensure all team members follow required documentation procedures based on NADCAP and AS9100 requirements.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources on all personnel issues including performance management and necessary disciplinary coaching actions defined in the Pioneer Metal Finishing handbook.
• Conducts annual and periodic performance reviews in alignment with company processes and timeframes. Includes recommending pay increases within company guidelines.
• Develops job specific training content and supports on-the-job training programs and ensures compliance for training completion of required programs.
• Ensures the workforce adheres to policies of the company handbook.
• Ensures department team understands and delivers on Customer expectations including both internal and external customers. Represents the company professionally when interacting with customers and vendors at all times.
• This is a duplicate from the first bullet point.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.

Education/Qualifications

• 5 years of Strong Leadership experience in a labor-intensive production/manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, or a related field preferred
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely, creative manner.
• Must maintain a “Hands-on” style, willing and capable of taking a lead role in technical problem-solving efforts.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• ISO certification experience preferred. NADCAP or AS9100 a plus.
• Strong presence and proven success motivating a workforce. 
• Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees, vendors, and customers at all levels.
• Previous experience creating a vision, setting goals, holding teams accountable and driving results.
• High sense of urgency 
• Previous success managing in a continuously changing environment. 
• Desire for future growth & responsibilities

We offer the following benefits to Salaried Employees immediately upon hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) plan participation 
• Annual Incentive Program based on business results
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid company holidays
• Competitive Paid Time Off program
• Next-Day Pay:  Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!