Operations Supervisor

Shift: 1st shift. City:
Solon.

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA. Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.

Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers, and we commit to a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery goals. Manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost‑effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule. Ensures proper use of all Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to all regulatory requirements placed on the plant. Supports company operating plan along with Swagelok’s mission, vision and values.

• Drive Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics & goals that are visible and understood
• Execute operations based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Manage daily escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Utilize Capacity/Load targets to develop/execute staffing/scheduling plans, adjusting to a daily/weekly/monthly cadence
• Drive “Boundary Team” alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable

• Demonstrate alignment of corporate mission, vision, values and strategies
• Clearly owning & delivering messages, “connecting the dots” for associates
• Demonstrate engagement and relationship building skills
• Drive change through inspirational leadership
• Maintain fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
• Resolve personnel issues or conflicts
• Lead by example, following leader standard work to focus on in‑the‑moment priorities

• Drive culture of quality/continuous improvement
• Ensure quality plan adherence and standard work discipline
• Engage all associates in waste reduction education and activities
• Utilize Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team

• Develop associates through effective use of hourly workforce development plan
• Develop plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Coach and mentor associates to help them achieve their career goals
• Execute performance management process within guidelines of HR policies
• Continuously develop self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities
• As a leader, enforce all Swagelok associate policies and appropriately elevate all matters

Approximate number of direct reports: 10‑30.

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, utilizing MRP systems, data mining & report generation)

• Bachelor's degree
• Manufacturing experience (CNC, conventional & auxiliary equipment) or similar business experiences
• Previous formal leadership roles or experiences

• Communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Engagement and relationship building
• Accountability both self and with associates
• Agility in thinking and responding to situations
• Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local…