Supervisor Rolling Mill

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Routine Facilitator I - Job Summary

This role is essentially a front-line manufacturing leader responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, cost control, environmental compliance, and employee development within a production cell or operational area. The position focuses heavily on continuous improvement, standardization, training, auditing, problem-solving, and team leadership using GBS principles, QIS methodology, Kaizen events, and routine management processes.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

• Train and coach operators on procedures, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Maintain training matrices and ensure workforce competency.
• Conduct performance reviews and audits.
• Develop corrective action plans and support employee development.
• Motivate teams and resolve conflicts effectively.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support:

• GBS initiatives

• 5S programs

• Kaizen events

• Failure analysis activities

• Quality Improvement System (QIS) processes

• Identify process improvement opportunities.

• Analyze trends, symptoms, failures, and production issues.

• Implement solutions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Administer safety programs and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness procedures.
• Monitor environmental performance and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement safety management processes.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor workflow and production performance.
• Reduce downtime and equipment breakdowns.
• Track key performance indicators and control items.
• Establish cell goals and manage action plans to achieve them.
• Support preventive maintenance activities.

Standardization & Auditing

• Develop and maintain:

• Control standards

• Management standards

• Routine procedures

• Job aids

• One-point lessons

• Process guarantee tables

• Conduct compliance audits.

• Document findings and drive corrective actions.

• Update standards when process changes occur.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree (minimum)

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in:

• Manufacturing

• Engineering

• Business Administration

• Material Science

• Experience with:

• Production quality systems

• Standardization processes

• Industrial/manufacturing environments

• Steel manufacturing operations:

• Scrap processing

• Melting

• Casting

• Rolling

• Maintenance

• Finishing

• Shipping/Warehouse operations

• Supervisory or facilitation experience

Leadership Skills

• Employee training and coaching
• Team leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Performance management
• Cross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

• Strong communication
• Presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Results-driven mindset
• Ability to influence employees at all organizational levels

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