Composites Department Supervisor

Location: Merritt Island, FL

Job : 287

# of Openings: 1

Supervises day-to-day operations and production schedules, quality of product, shop organization, and cleanliness. Carries out Roswell company policies in accordance with applicable laws.

• Supervisory Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Planning and organizing daily department production schedules.
• Ensure KPI reporting.
• POC for production team members.
• Assessing project and resource requirements and reporting deficits to the Plant Manager.
• Estimating, negotiating, and agreeing on timescales with stakeholders (Production staff).
• Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity.
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are met.
• Oversight of quality control standards.
• Oversight of production processes.
• Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Supervising the work of junior staff.
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees.
• Organizing relevant training sessions.
• Communicate any problems or obstacles to management.
• Troubleshoot composite issues, both internally and externally, and report to the Plant Manager.
• Assist with the creation of work instructions.
• Strive for continuous improvement in efficiency and quality.
• Product and process testing and implementation.
• Back all production areas within the department when needed to ensure efficient workflow.

• 10+ years of experience in Composites Manufacturing and/or Composites Industry.
• Recommended 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.

• Strong working knowledge of composite chemistry.
• Strong working knowledge of lien fundamentals.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP software.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as in a group setting.
• Proficient in Google Drive and/or Microsoft Office.
• Problem‑solving.
• Teamwork.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

• Normal shop hours are Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The company office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This position will spend the time necessary to accomplish work goals during production hours.
• Background – Acceptable background check for new hires.

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.

• Regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electric shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses may be required and worn.

• All Composite Department team leads & other positions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roswell is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon background and drug screen results and employee’s ability to perform essential functions, duties and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.