Kennedy Valve Finishing Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is seeking a professional and self-motivated individual to fill the role of 2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor. This position reports to the Value Stream Manager and is responsible for leading a team of up to 20 hourly employees.
Key Responsibilities- Work closely with the VSM and area supervisors to provide support to hourly employees, ensuring they have the necessary tools and training to perform their jobs safely.
- Collect and record daily production information, identifying opportunities for improvement based on the data.
- Maintain payroll system for assigned employees, including submitting vacation and approving hours worked on a weekly basis.
- Assure all Safety and Environmental training is up to date, promoting a people-first environment where safety is paramount.
- Perform monthly safety inspections, focusing on improvements and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Direct workforce on a day-to-day basis, making changes as needed to meet the goal of 100% on-time delivery.
- Promote an environment of accountability and trust, fostering open communication and collaboration among team members.
- Review inventory, including weekly Kanban counts, and identify areas needing support through daily interactions and walk-throughs on the production floor.
- Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient user knowledge of MS Office programs, especially Excel.
- Required traits:
- Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive project management.
- Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication.
- Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in team members.
Kennedy Valve offers great wages and robust benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team. We value positive, active team members who are customer-centric, open, and approachable, and have the ability to effectively collaborate with team members across all levels of the organization.
Physical RequirementsStanding for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required. Work Environment: Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc. Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
Equal Employment OpportunityKennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.
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