Operations Supervisor I

Basic Job Functions:

SUMMARY:

The Operations Supervisor I is responsible for supporting and engaging production associates, insuring that daily production goals and quality standards are met and maintained and upholding a environment free of hazards. In addition, this position is responsible for including but not limited to: inventory control management, directing work of others; assisting with performance management; rewarding, coaching and developing associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform final assemblies of door orders and manufactured parts per the daily production schedule.
• Read and follows blueprints, work orders, and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ensures the production process inspections meet the highest quality standards required.
• Support daily production operations by prioritizing, scheduling, and directing the work of assigned associates ensuring the work flow is efficient meeting standard of excellence and achieving financial and performance goals and objectives.
• Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of associates, and quality of product.
• Communicate and maintain close contact with Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor II, and production associates to ensure unity and clear communications through personal interactions and meetings.
• Review and schedule daily labor requirements with Operations Manager.
• Prepare, analyze and submit data/reports to other departments.
• Develop, empower and lead a strong, cohesive and collaborative diverse team by providing ongoing feedback and cultivating their capabilities and utilizing their strengths while ensuring compliance with Company values, policies and procedures.
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for new and existing production associates to ensure successful associate experience as related to onboarding, learning plans, and career pathways.
• Serve as a resource for production associates by managing conflicts and performance issues, recognizing achievement, providing feedback and on-the-spot corrections for inefficiencies, actions contrary to guidelines, or violating Company policies.
• Maintains a positive health and safety culture through practicing safe working methods, company safety policies and ensuring the work areas are presentable at all times.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong mechanical assembly background.
• Ability to prioritize work load and to manage more than one task at a time.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions and blueprints.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop, empower and lead a team.
• Ability to collaborate and function as a member of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability and means to travel as needed, proof of valid driver’s license, liability and property damage insurance on personal vehicle used is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to lift 50 - 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand frequently.
• This position is exposed to dust/dirt frequently and fumes, vapors and mists occasionally.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.