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2nd shift Production Supervisor- Weld

Federal Signal Corporation, Streator, IL, United States


Responsibilities

Promote good housekeeping practices and a safe workplace

Evaluate and document safe work habits

Perform safety inspections

Participate in safety training and provide safety training

Facilitate quality improvement and prevention-oriented quality assurance

Responsible for departmental inventory accuracy

Report and assist in resolving all quality-oriented issues

Assist in meeting annual productivity and performance goals

Work with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Vendors to ensure the best overall costs are procured in specific cost reduction efforts

Manage departmental budgets

Ensure customer requirements are met by meeting the established build/ship schedule

Track and report department performance metrics

Responsible for timely disposition of all non-conforming material

Responsible for specific cost reduction efforts

Manage required shop tools and supplies within cost and quality guidelines

Effectively plan manpower and overtime to ensure deliveries are met with the least amount of actual hours

Be knowledgeable of and ensure all company policies are being followed

Facilitate employee training for flexibility and to ensure manpower coverage

Promote the growth and development of production employees – guide, coach, appraise and discipline employees as appropriate

Promote and facilitate the movement towards high performance teams

Conduct employee performance appraisals

Conduct interviews for prospective employeesConduct regular department employee meetings

Keep employee time & attendance records up to date in the time & attendance system

Experience And Skills Required

Weld experience is preferred.

Must have leadership/supervisory experience, minimum 3 years

Must have experience working with lean manufacturing & continuous improvements

Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Must be familiar with the equipment and processes in the department

Must be well organized and have good communication and leadership skills with a proven track record of problem solving skills and cost management

Must have good problem solving skills and cost management skills

Must have mechanical, electrical, hydraulic skills

Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and bills of material

Must have process improvement experience

Must have good computer skills

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Salary Range - $75-95k

Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

Relocation Assistance Not Provided.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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