Anodize Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Anodize Supervisor will demonstrate Douglas Leadership Qualities while leading, supervising, and directing all personnel in the Anodize Department. This person will work closely and cooperatively with the Director, Production Manager, internal customers, and external customers on a daily basis to ensure that production, lead time, safety, and quality goals are achieved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:

Steward our mission (to enrich lives by world class quality finishing on time every time) and values (unwavering integrity, servant's heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).Model and champion our leadership qualities (live Douglas values, chart the course, energize others and raise the bar).Monitor and manage production schedules. Work with other supervisors and external customers to adjust schedules as required.

Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing, educating, and coaching employees to follow all company safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Has knowledge of all company policies and regulations (ex: OSHA) and assures that they are properly implemented.

Work with internal customers, external customers, sales, Production Manager, and the Director to develop and implement quality standards.

Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures. Facilitate problem solving efforts, identify root causes, implement solutions, audit and report results to the Production Manager.

Monitor and manage scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Work with other supervisors to adjust schedules as required. Report production, safety, quality, and lead time results to Production Manager.

Train employees and facilitate goal oriented continuous improvement processes to reduce waste and improve processes (Processes include, but are not limited to: QBQ, Work Flow Analysis, Lean and 5S techniques).Develop proactive working relationships with all other departments to address shared problems and generate "win-win" solutions.

Participate in the development of new policies or revision of existing policies when necessary.

Handle all disciplinary issues within scope of responsibility. Document unacceptable employee behavior, recommend discipline. Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing, educating, and coaching employees to follow all company safety policies and procedures. Has knowledge of all company policies and regulations (ex: OSHA) and assures that they are properly implemented.

Interview candidates and select personnel for possible positions.

Communicate with internal and external customers in an articulate, respectful, and professional manner. Promote positive communications (use QBQ methods) between management, internal customers, external customers, and fellow employees.

Lead by example; must be positive, consistent, impartial, and fair with all employees and demonstrate consistent enforcement of all company policies and standards.

Assign tasks and delegates responsibilities in an equitable, predictable and reliable manner according to the skill level of the individual employees.

Complete and conduct employee performance review process for assigned employees in a timely manner. Develop improvement plans as needed, recommend merit increases.

Recommends, develops and implements approved policies systems and procedures for improving the efficiency of the department. Audit processes (SOP's, Lean, 5S, etc.), documentation, and personnel to ensure that the correct procedures are being followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong communication (written and verbal) skillsStrong supervisory and leadership skillsDesire to grow and take on new challenges/opportunitiesExcellent organization skillsGeneral knowledge of computers/software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft AccessBasic understanding of manufacturing and service-oriented business practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required; 2 yr degree or higher in any applicable field preferred.

Prefer 3 + years' experience in a supervisory role with hourly direct reports in a manufacturing, production, or service environment.

Experience with Work Flow Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and 5S techniques preferred.

Experience with safety programs (Lock-Out Tag-Out, Confined Space Entry, Fork Truck Safety, Hoist Inspections, etc.) preferred.

Experience in the Anodize process preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off. This is an onsite role requiring in-person attendance.