Production Supervisor-Pipe Run

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team. The Production Supervisor will supervise employees in the production of pressure pipe within budgeted costs consistent with quality standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Observes operational activities closely and directs changes in methods of operating or work habits to correct operating problems and to maintain quality standards.
• Insures and promotes employee safety through administration of safety procedure and techniques.
• Works with CI Department in implementing CI initiatives including Theory of Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.; at the plant level. 
• Assists in mentoring and training employees in these disciplines.
• Supervises and trains assigned personnel in efficient work procedures, process standards, maintenance of a safe workplace, and good housekeeping.
• Schedules and assigns employees and equipment based on anticipated needs and adjusts the equipment to meet unexpected situations.
• Reviews daily and weekly pipe production schedules to determine adherence to daily production schedules insuring 1 to 1 processing of pipe.
• Coordinates with Reliability in prioritizing work activities to minimize equipment down time and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Performs various administrative activities in relation to documenting standards. 
• Analyzing data, evaluating process changes, and reporting of said information to appropriate individuals and groups.
• Working with Quality Manager to manage QC activities in order to ensure that the quality of semi-finished and finished pipe are in compliance with customer, company, and industry standards, and is achieved at or below budget costs.
• Leads efforts related to creating and modifying standard operating instructions (SOI) as needed to improve and sustain process improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Rotate within departments as directed.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Two years of post –secondary education is preferred but not required. 
• 2 - 5 years of experience with the knowledge and understanding of iron ductile pipe making processes such as casting, melting or annealing. 
• Must possess the ability to direct and plan the work of hourly employees engaged in the pipe making process.