Operations Supervisor

proof of us citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export

and import laws and regulations.

supervise melt shop hourly and non-exempt salary production personnel and operations on the assigned shift.

issue work assignments to lead operators, furnace crews, finished product technicians, set-up/maintenance

technicians as appropriate to meet department objectives. Provide leadership, coach, and train personnel to

achieve product quality, efficiency, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance standards. Review operations and

documentation for compliance to procedures and fixed practice requirements. Coordinate use of manpower

between furnaces and support assignments to meet priorities and objectives.

lead train, supervise and coach assigned personnel. Use positive reinforcement and discipline as appropriate.

complete annual performance appraisals and quarterly (new employee) evaluations.

issue work assignments to lead operators, furnace crews, finished product technicians, set-up technicians and

other employees as appropriate to meet department objectives.

assist lead operators with planning work and use of resources (people, tools, and equipment) to maximize the

efficiency and quality of the work performed. Also, supervise personnel to achieve throughput, delivery

performance, and changeover and product yield goals.

delegate assignments and responsibility to the lead operators. Follow-up to be sure assignments are completed

properly and productively.

allocate resources (people, tools, equipment, and materials) between furnaces and support activities

(maintenance, set-up, grit blasting, conditioning and packaging, material handling, etc.) to meet objectives.

develop operating and maintenance procedures; assist with optimization of preventive maintenance.

conduct accident investigations and periodic safety checks / inspections; work with the hse dept to take action

and/or generate safety corrective action requests (scars) as appropriate.

review customer specifications, sales orders, schedules, blend sheets, daily chemistry reports, etc. To issue

schedules, changeover and chamber preparation checklists, and melt release forms to furnace crews.

review furnace documentation, completed forms, etc. For compliance to fixed practice requirements. Follow-up

with employees as required, approve and submit heat and campaign paperwork to the technical department for

quality review.

review equipment operations (vacuum systems, power supplies, controls, material handling equip, etc.) to ensure reliability. Take action to ensure that equipment is being properly operated and maintained.

assist furnace operators and technicians with troubleshooting problems and developing solutions.

coordinate raw material delivery activities with the raw material processing department to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of blends and other furnace feedstock.

other duties as assigned.

champions change - actively promotes and continually seeks changes that move the business forward. Works with an open and flexible mind in considering change.

communication/interpersonal skills - maintains a positive attitude, works at maintaining positive work relationships, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, effectively communicates with outside contacts, strong impact and selling skills.

delivers results - sets goals and objectives for self and team and takes responsibility to achieve these in a timely manner. Ensures that actions are taken in support of goals and objectives. Examples - sets and delivers goals, results focused, action orientated.

displays creativity - able to generate novel solutions to problems. Examples are…