Heavy Slitter Shift Manager Job McCalla Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

The Shift Manager is responsible for the production, quality, safety, employee disciplinary, and attendance management for their designated shift on the heavy gauge line.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals that have a disability to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Set up the slitting line for each production run, determining the optimal knife clearance and shim configuration based on the specifications of the incoming raw material (thickness, width, and grade).

Supervise and control line tension settings during setup and operation to ensure stable, accurate slitting across the full range of coil weights handled on the line (0.5 to 4.5 tons).

Assign daily work tasks to operators and helpers and directly supervise shift floor operations to ensure the shift’s production targets are met.

Perform precision quality inspections at the start, middle, and end of each production run to prevent slit-width tolerance errors, camber, burr, and surface scratches:

Checking and recording slit width, camber, burr, and surface condition throughout the process
Adjusting machine setup to correct defects as needed during the slitting process
Communicating non-compliant production to management and/or the Lead Slitter Operator

Coordinate with the maintenance team on preventive maintenance of slitting equipment, including monitoring knife wear and managing the knife re-sharpening/regrinding schedule.

Supervise compliance with OSHA safety regulations, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures on the shift.

Reconcile coil identity (stainless or regular steel) for production and load coil.

Thread coil through slitter head, cropping non-complying material.

Use of production reporting system to ensure accuracy of data.

Direct Operator/Helper on how to stage coils to be processed for maximum efficiency, accounting for the size and weight of heavy gauge coils.

Safely operate a forklift to stage and store material and overhead crane to transport coils to packaging.

Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.

Cross-train the Machine Operator and Helper.

Maintain a clean and safe workplace by applying the 5S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain working area).

Ensure quality inspections are being done consistently, take photos of the label, sides & front before loading and unloading the line.

Demonstrate the ability to properly lock out all areas of the slitter and dangers associated with working around the machine’s blades and knife sections.

Notify management of mechanical malfunctions.

Coordinate scheduling and production management for the Heavy gauge line.

Other duties as instructed by the Production Manager/Plant Director.

* The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements(s)

Safety Focus – Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the common industry, production, and technical documents in English.
Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply basic and some advanced mathematical concepts.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 3 years…