PAM Production Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Ops

Job DescriptionSupervise PAM hourly and non-exempt salary production personnel and operations on the assigned shift. Issue work assignments to Lead Operators, Furnace Crews as appropriate to meet department objectives. Provide leadership, coach, and train personnel to achieve product quality, efficiency, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance standards. Review operations and documentation for compliance to procedures and fixed practice requirements. Coordinate use of manpower as needed meet priorities and objectives.Essential Functions:Lead train, supervise and coach assigned personnel. Use positive reinforcement and discipline as appropriate. Complete annual performance appraisals and quarterly (new employee) evaluations.Issue work assignments to Lead Operators, Furnace Crews and other employees as appropriate to meet department objectives.Assist Lead Operators with planning work and use of resources (people, tools, and equipment) to maximize the efficiency and quality of the work performed. Also, supervise personnel to achieve throughput, delivery performance, and changeover and product yield goals.Delegate assignments and responsibility to the Lead Operators. Follow-up to be sure assignments are completed properly and productively.Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.Allocate resources (people, tools, equipment, and materials) between departments and activities (maintenance, material handling, etc.) to meet objectives.Sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs in order to meet marketplace demand.Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.Develop operating and maintenance procedures; assist with optimization of preventive maintenance.Conduct accident investigations and periodic safety checks / inspections; work with the Operations to take action and/or generate safety corrective action requests (SCARs) as appropriate.Review customer specifications, sales orders, schedules, etc. to issue schedules, changeover and chamber preparation checklists, and melt release forms to furnace crews.Education and Experience:High School diploma, or G.E.D. required.Supplemental college, technical, and supervisory training highly desired.Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability and willingness to participate in holiday management coverage and weekend duty.Strong organizational and communication skills; good writing skills.Lead Operator experience is helpful; engineering or other technical education is helpful.Ability to focus on details and understand the overall impact of events and decisions.Strong leadership skills; demonstrated competency in the supervisory and technical skills required to fulfill the position's responsibilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.Good computer skills (MS Word and Excel).Equal Employment OpportunityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.National Security ControlsThis position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.J-18808-Ljbffr