• Read and analyze blueprints, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Manage production floor ERP transactions.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality or efficiency.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures or assign employee training to experienced members.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production processing of goods, such as machine operators, fabricators and general laborers.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints or grievances.
• Requisition materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with safety team to develop and implement safety policies for general plant operations.
• Maintain operations data such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
• Gather non-conforming papers
• Review forklift inspection sheets and hoist inspection sheets, make sure they are completed.
• Participate in employee performance appraisals to identify areas of limitation. Provide coaching and guidance.
• Assist in developing new products and production processes.
• Program and adjust machines and equipment.
• Contribute to team effort by performing all other duties assigned to benefit the overall goals and success of the company.

Requirements and Skills

• Experience supervising employees, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing and metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a dynamic, changing work environment.
• Strong leadership skills to get valuable results from direct reports.
• High degree of accountability and awareness for Safety, Quality, & Productivity
• First Aid/CPR certification