Winder Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: Winding Supervisor, 3rd Shift

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 16, 2024,

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager LOCATION: Canonsburg, PA

DEPARTMENT: Winding

STATUS: Exempt

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POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The supervisory position is responsible for supervising department employees in Winding Operations. This position also acts as a liaison providing usable information to other departments and supervisors including, but not limited to, the Tank Shop, Maintenance Assembly/Finish, the Administrative Staff, etc.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor has responsibility to execute manufacturing schedules based on requirements from management. Specific responsibilities include but are limited to the following.

· Responsible for ensuring the timely manufacture of coils, coil packages and all required transformer insulation meeting productivity requirements.

· Responsible for the good housekeeping of the Winding area using KANBAN/5S methods.

· Coordinates the activities of personnel in the Winding area utilizing them to fulfill production requirements received from upper management.

· Ensures the quality of the product.

· Participates in the design, modification and installation of specialized equipment used in the production of transformers.

· Provides information and participates in experimentation for research and development for future quality improvements.

· Enforcement of all Plant Safety and Work Rules, and address employee issues in a firm and fair manner, complete accident reports and employee evaluations.

· Department efficiency, manpower utilization,

· Ensure effective employee relations, provide employee coaching and development.

· Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.

· Work continuously to improve all areas (Continuous Improvement)

· Track and reduce absenteeism and overtime while ensuring the accuracy of direct labor hours allocation in HRIS.

· Analyzes potential problems, provides options, and implements solutions.

• Keep the work area safe, neat, and clean.

· All other duties as assigned from time to time by the concerned Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work on complex work assignments.

• Has contributory or shared decision impact

• Must have good communication skills – oral and written.

• Good computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, programming

• Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts

Working Relationships-Relationships are generally intra-organizational, interacting with other supervisors and personnel under his direction. The incumbent maintains the interface between departments allowing for the coordination and execution of production requirements. Contacts with vendors are also maintained.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous management experience preferred.
• The minimum requirements are a High School education or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Quality process control and the basic operation of computers.
• Experience in process management of transformers preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills as well as sound judgment are required since this position functions in a complex operating environment.
• Must understand scheduling and job priorities.
• The ability to supervise and conduct multiple complex tasks with limited supervision and instruction.

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

Ability to lift 60 lbs., work in extreme hot and cold weather, must stand for long periods of time, will be exposed to loud noise levels, operate hand and power tools for long periods of time. Work in an environment with dirt, grease and dust.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday through Friday and on call is required. Shift, weekend, and overtime as required.

SAFETY

Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety in the workplace; attends monthly safety meetings as required, and for new employees and incorporates various principles into daily work activities to ensure compliance; notifies manager immediately (within 24 hours) of workplace injury and ensures appropriate policies and procedures are followed; reports potential safety hazards immediately to manager.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position