Production Supervisor

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank‑truck valves, gauging devices and tank‑monitoring systems; automated storage‑terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum‑jacketted piping and gas‑handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

• Supervise daily production and warehouse/distribution activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery performance
• Assign work, prioritize activities, and adjust staffing/workflow to meet schedule and customer needs
• Monitor performance throughout the shift; remove barriers and expedite issues quickly
• Coach and develop employees by creating a culture of accountability through clear expectations, feedback, and performance management
• Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plans
• Ensure accurate production reporting by completing and maintaining appropriate records, documents, and reports
• Enforce safe work practices and support compliance with safety and quality standards
• Reinforce standard work, 5S/housekeeping, and disciplined execution on the floor
• Address quality issues through containment, root cause, and corrective action
• Ensure material availability through inventory accuracy, transaction discipline, and resolution of inventory variances
• Develop and use KPIs to track performance (safety, quality, on‑time delivery, productivity, scrap, labor, inventory accuracy)
• Lead daily huddles and use visual management to drive accountability and follow‑through
• Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify problems, engage employees, and drive improvements
• Lead and participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve performance
• Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads
• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan
• Monitor safety and productivity and ensure the team is executing at the highest level to meet the needs of the business
• Collaborate with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments and shifts
• Provide clear communication with all shifts to ensure all production requirements are met
• Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO
  9001:2015 and AARM‑1003 for assigned department
• Supervises the application of Midland Policies to manufacturing operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree with five or more years proven success in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment is required; will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s degree with three or more years proven success in a supervisory and/or managerial role in a manufacturing environment using continuous improvement is preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in an organization utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in rail industry, or similar regulated manufacturing…