Finish Supervisor: 1st

Position: Finish Supervisor: 1st; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers' requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking a Finish Supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate production activities associated with the Finish facility. Maintain and lead the security, safety, and general operation of the Finish facility and customer interface. Supervise directly or influence a variety of personnel (both direct and indirect) by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities to meet production requirements, organizational initiatives, and policies.

You will also be required to train and to provide training on off-shifts as needed; all hours worked, including off-shift training, are paid and count toward overtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plan, organize, and direct the Finish operation within the Auburn North facility, which ensures the most effective return on assets while meeting customer production requirements.

* Ensure production output is compliant with customer and process specifications.

* Initiate and lead activities that minimize finishing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

* Follows operational strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Skills Inc.'s strategic initiatives.

* Optimize manpower utilization through a staffing plan, personnel allocation to shifts, and cross-training.

* Continually improve safety culture and safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee attitudes toward safety and the use of PPE.

* Monitor and maintain high standards for housekeeping in all areas to ensure safe and productive work areas.

* Assist in recruiting, hiring, and providing appropriate training for Finish employees.

* Provide day-to-day supervision, conduct performance reviews, deliver corrective action, and delegate work assignments for personnel.

* Supervise disagreements/conflicts between employees and facilitate discussion or involve Human Resources, as appropriate.

* Promote clear and consistent communication and tie-ins with your counterparts on other shifts to ensure product flow is maintained.

* Communicate all significant employee-related issues to Human Resources and appropriate Director(s).

* Assist in the interpretation of specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for direct supervision of department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.

* Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the Finish industry.

* Minimum of five (5) years' supervisory experience or shown motivation to learn on the job and willing to go to outside to seek training for supervision skills.

* Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment, including MS Office experience.

* Strong leadership skills;
Able to make independent decisions based on input.

* Strong planning and organizational skills.

* Able to plan and request resources based on a production forecast.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team-oriented, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

* Excellent at reading and interpreting Aerospace blueprint documents.

* Attention to detail.

* Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

* Accepting criticism and the ability to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.

* Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

* Ability to identify, organize, estimate, and recognize differences or similarities.

* Ability to provide direction and guidance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

* Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma or equivalent education/experience

* Three (3) years of working experience in Aerospace Finish or Manufacturing industries.

ITAR - US PERSON STATUS

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