General Supervisor
Vigor Industrial LLC
Vancouver, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47.43–$47.43 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Asset Management, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, Documentation, Employee Relations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Follow Through, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Methods, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Manufacturing, Production Control, Production Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Schedule Development, Standards Strategy, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
5 days ago
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)
- Consistently pursues the implementation of a safety culture that values all direct and indirect reports to always work safely along with looking out for others around them to do the same.
- Lead, guide, and direct all direct reports in developing and maintaining characteristics consistent with the concepts of continuous improvement.
- Assist other staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
- Monitors and reports on production status as well as assisting with the development and management of production schedules.
- Coordinate efforts to maintain flow by working with Logistics, Material Handling, QA, and Engineering. Also work with these groups and follow through to ensure effective countermeasures are being established when problems occur.
- Act as liaison between subordinate levels and senior management to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.
- Establish and communicate performance expectations and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
- Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of policies with regards to safety, continuous improvement strategies, production standards, manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and overall production performance.
- Initiate and coordinate special projects as needed. (i.e. facility changes, installation of capital equipment.)
JOB SCOPE:
This position has mid-level accountability for the safe practices of the supervisory staff, production timelines, as well as the safe and effective management of certain capital assets. This position maintains a mid-level of decision-making authority and responsibility for end results in the specific area of responsibility that is outfitting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Directly manage and lead certain members of the mechanical supervisory team inside and/or outside of the bays supervision. This position maintains mid-level responsibility for up to 35+ production employees through their Supervisor.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
This position maintains a variety of significant relationships and must be able to determine the appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations. The ability to effectively influence decisions through respectful interactions with others both within the company and with external contacts is essential in this role. The ability to professionally and effectively communicate in a manner that is articulate and represents the company’s values is critical.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to recognize and resolve unsafe working conditions.
- A thorough understanding of the materials, equipment, documentation, and processes.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to achieve results by managing and positively influencing others through the implementation and disciplined management of Lean Production and Six Sigma principles.
- The ability to think strategically while scheduling activities, resolving problems, performing root-cause analysis, and measuring performance.
- Knowledge of regulations and rules in a manner that affects the process of manufacturing positively.
- Ability to set, communicate and track progress towards goals and milestones and effectively hold direct reports accountable to predetermined performance metrics.
- Computer Skills – Good Understanding of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum five (5) years of managerial experience is preferred.
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in marine mechanical outfitting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shop with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity within the shop by or in the yard. The person will be required to be in production areas. Must be able to walk to and from job locations. The individual must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders, enter confined areas and tanks. The person must be able to frequently bend, twist, kneel, walk, climb and reach. May be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice.
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.
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