Production Supervisor- Graphite Dept

Tokai Carbon is a leading graphite electrode manufacturer that plays a vital role in building America.

About Us

We are proud of our position as one of the largest and most recognized manufacturers in the world. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we value them and their families.

We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, where we invest in our employees' development and provide tools to help them reach their full potential.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the pursuit of exceptional performance through employee development and continuous improvement.

Families and work-life balance are essential for long-term success, which is why we prioritize these aspects in our organization.

Production Supervisor Job Summary

This role is responsible for supervising employees in one or more departments to achieve company objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and costs.

The Production Supervisor will champion Tokai's Core Values and ensure all policies are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise plant operations as assigned, providing direction to Production Technicians according to established manufacturing specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• C coordinate with other departments to ensure proper product flow.
• Train new employees and update existing staff on new procedures.
• Maintain production targets by adjusting schedules, splitting crews, assisting other departments, etc.
• Be responsible for plant operations during assigned shifts and may include off-shift duties depending on assignment.
• Notify relevant authorities of any issues concerning production, schedules, quality, or scrap problems.
• Maintain company property and ensure all tools and equipment are in good working condition, keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Analyze and resolve work-related problems or assist workers in finding solutions using facts and data.
• Establish and maintain daily metrics, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Interpret company policies to employees and enforce safety regulations.
• Gather, compute, record, and compile data for production, near-miss, or accident reports.
• Recommend improvements to safety, production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase departmental or crew efficiency.
• Comply with environmental requirements.
• Verify TPMs completion and documentation.
• Verify completion of pre-work inspections.
• Cover for department manager in their absence.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Strong leadership qualities and abilities.
• A strong interest in continuous self-improvement, processes, and others.

Education and Experience

• An Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, along with 2-4 years of manufacturing supervisory experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position supervises up to 25 employees.