What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Supervisor (2nd) position at Steel Partners?
Job Description
Who we are
At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.
We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.
As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.
At Lucas, our focus is on our people - the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.
Is This For You?
This role is ideal for an operations supervisor who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring safe, high-quality production standards. This role would provide sole leadership for hourly employees on our second shift. Operations Supervisors at Lucas Milhaupt are responsible for leading teams, collaborating with others, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are achieved for our customers.
What Impact Would You Have?
- You are the first point of contact for resolving operational challenges, preventing delays, and minimizing disruptions to production schedules, which will directly influence our ability to meet on time delivery for our customers.
- Your effective leadership will foster a culture of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.
- You will act as a bridge between our production team and leadership team to provide valuable insight into manufacturing performance while raising concern for any potential issues.
- Your ability to communicate and coordinate between various departments across the organization ensures our manufacturing operations align with strategic initiatives.
- Your attention to detail will help reduce defects, lower rework costs, and maintain customer satisfaction.
Requirements
How Would You Accomplish This?
o Support all environmental health and safety activity including OSHA compliance.
o Drive quality initiatives into the process reducing the need for post-production inspection. Assist in quality initiatives and compliance with governing bodies (AS9100 / ISO9001)
Conduct inspections, audits, and maintain records to ensure product consistency.
o Address and resolve production issues, equipment breakdowns, and any challenges that arise in daily operations.
o Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma projects to streamline operations.
o Collect and analyze production data to make informed decisions and suggest process improvements.
o Drive all Lean activities within the Value Streams including 5S, Process Mapping, Flow Methods (Pull, Kanban), SMED, Standard Work and Visual Management.
o Provide regular updates to senior management regarding production status, KPIs, and any issues that may impact production timelines or quality.
o Act as a liaison between different departments to ensure smooth operations and collaboration.
o Prepare and submit reports on production metrics, downtime, employee performance, and safety incidents.
What Are We Looking For?
What We Offer :
EEO Statement :
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local law. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 414.769.6000.
