What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent- 2nd Shift position at Hunter Engineering Company?
Do you have a passion for managing critical functions in a manufacturing environment? We’re hiring a Superintendent for our company’s manufacturing plant in Raymond, MS. This role is on the 2nd shift (3:30 pm to 12 am) Monday-Friday) If you possess:
- 3 years of supervisory & development experience in a manufacturing environment, managing a workforce of supervisors and hourly technicians.
- Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable, and an associate degree is required.
- High level of mechanical aptitude
Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family-owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2023 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.
As a Superintendent:
What you will do:
- Eliminates hazards through work planning and preventing unsafe work activities.
- Communicates quality issues to management and engineering staff for further direction.
- Leads the investigation and resolution of safety or quality issues based on the Corrective Action Process.
- Directs production/fabrication work activities of supervisors and 50 workers in Assembly areas
- Coordinates worker resources between multiple projects to maintain overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintains workflow and factory organization to maintain efficient throughput of work product.
- Ensure the workforce is trained and manage cross-training programs to ensure a versatile workforce.
- Develop area supervisors to meet departmental objectives, including high standards in quality, safety, and productivity.
- Lead Hunter Excellence continuous improvement programs to engage the factory at all levels.
- Develop area supervisors to lead Hunter Excellence continuous improvement programs that engage shop floor associates to achieve peak performance.
- Lead and participate in meetings with operations partners to prioritize production sequence, improve delivery reliability, and reduce factory lead times.
- Assist with recruitment and hiring of plant personnel.
- Support and implement management philosophy and vision.
- Contribute and make recommendations to control and reduce departmental and overall costs.
Additional Qualifications Include:
- BS degree from an accredited college highly desirable and/or AA degree required and 5 years exp. managing the workforce of supervisors and hourly technicians.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Experience developing and coaching supervisors as leaders.
- Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and KPI tracking
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement
Hunter Fosters a Culture of:
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Appreciation & Recognition
- Advancement Opportunities
- Pay for Performance
Some Benefits and Perks Include:
- Industry Leading Healthcare
- Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Away
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Parental Leave
Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’
