Production Superintendent - Milan, OH

FTE, Permanent

The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for multiple lines in a 24-hour manufacturing process, as well as employee training and development. The superintendent is also responsible for communicating and supporting corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process personal issues and develop corrective actions. The superintendent may also support the facility by assuming the responsibilities of the plant manager in his her absence.

Your Day to Day:

• Supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement
• Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
• Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by reducing OSHA incident rate and lost time accidents to 0
• Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics
• Ensure production activities are in compliance with company policies procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications
• Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory and environmental requirements within the Operation
• Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for the Operation
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement
• Proven ability to work partner with Plant Leadership team
• Proven ability to diagnose solve process issues
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Manages a staff of 3 salary and approximately 80 hourly employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds
• Minimal travel required 0 – 10 days per year
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility; may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.