Job Location : Houston,TX, USA
Altamira Material Solutions is an industry leader in PTFE molding, paste extrustion, plastics machining and fabrication, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor- Mold Shop to join our dynamic team and help drive our production process to new levels of efficiency and quality.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Production Supervisor will provide collaborative hands-on supervision and direction to employees to ensure successful completion of assigned duties and tasks while adhering to company safety protocol. They are responsible for implementing a driven, team-oriented culture, which embraces continuous improvements and ensures across the board operational and process excellence in all areas of the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
• Supervise and manage activities directly related to daily business and department needs
• Develop, analyze, and deliver simple to complex information to direct reports
• Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues and concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met
• Provide mentoring, leadership, and direction to employees
• Ensure individuals receive job-specific training and make sure personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements
• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and successfully achieve department metrics
• Assisting management in establishing and achieving program goals and objectives for the department including Continuous Improvement projects
• Identify and elevate issues to management
• Facilitate assessment of team's knowledge, skill, and ability for accomplishing projects and tasks
• Keep work area clean and organized utilizing (5S) and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Work with team members and direct employees to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred; or a combination of training and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years leadership or supervisory experience in a shop environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Mold Shop
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Most travel is primarily local during the business day. Some projects may require travel out of the area and overnight stays.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
The employee may be exposed to vibration
The employee is occasionally exposed to chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday
May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
Knows that safety shoes and glasses are required in the manufacturing area
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 35lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
Altamira Material Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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