What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Production position at HWI?
Job Description
Summary
At HWI, our supervisors play a crucial role in the success of our operations. This position will lead press department operators in producing high-quality products safely and efficiently, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for this role, as it involves collaborating with various leaders and team members across the plant to achieve shared goals.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
About Us
HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as a major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. We're actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people, particularly in research and development, engineering, manufacturing, product management, and sales.
Summary
At HWI, our supervisors play a crucial role in the success of our operations. This position will lead press department operators in producing high-quality products safely and efficiently, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for this role, as it involves collaborating with various leaders and team members across the plant to achieve shared goals.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture, holding team members accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Conduct regular audits and observations to ensure product quality meets or exceeds standards, owning Quality Control compliance for assigned areas.
- Analyze equipment performance and issues, securing resources to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
- Lead shift activities to maximize productivity, incorporating key communication meetings, preventative maintenance, training, and feedback to the team.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to address equipment changes and problems.
- Track and report production key performance indicators and deliverables for their team, participating in report-out and production meetings.
- Manage all aspects of their team, including payroll approval, vacation approval, performance management, communication, coaching, and feedback.
Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, including mechanical drawing, with at least 5 years of work experience and 1 year of supervisory experience. Experience in refractory operations or similar processes is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of hydraulic equipment is required.
- Proficiency in computer operation, preferably Oracle ERP or similar products, is also required.
About Us
HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as a major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. We're actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people, particularly in research and development, engineering, manufacturing, product management, and sales.
