Supervisor Production / Chemical Process Line

Summary Statement:
Directs, coordinates and/or supervises all disciplines within the given area of responsibility in processing materials or manufacturing products to achieve the desired level of costs, quality and schedule. Develops and provides leadership to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Quality Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.

Ensures that productivity goals are achieved and maintained. Ensures that quality standards are maintained and continually improved upon. Provides guidance to teams on development, performance and productivity issues.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Ensures that customer schedules and service are foremost in the minds of direct reports.

Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Analyzes and selects the proper tools and supplies to be requisitioned.

Supervises departmental personnel to achieve the desired level of costs, quality and schedule. Coordinates with direct reports and support departments to implement methods and producibility improvements.

Develops the human resources within responsibility area to achieve departmental goals. Performs employee evaluations. Implements the necessary manpower assignments to produce a quality product on time and within budget. Ensures that manpower and budget is managed commensurate with the business profile.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: SUPERVISOR PRODUCTION
Formal Education, Training, Licenses and Work Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and training in supervisory and management skills equivalent to an Associate level degree and seven (7) or more year?s experience, two (2) of which must be in a leadership position. Competent in the processes and procedures for the area over which supervision is exercised.

Number of Employees Managed:
Supervises from 10 to 30 employees.

Special Job Requirements, Skills, Tools and Equipment:
Demonstrate competency in applying the following in performing normal job duties.
Perform work of subordinates.


Must have operations experience in chemical processing, and a past track record of process improvement. Must be able drive consistancy and compliance to specifications and processes. Experience in aerospace coatings application such as primer and top coat is desired.