Weekend Shift Assistant Supervisor
Company: Metal Era LLC
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
The Assistant Supervisor is an experienced manufacturing
employee on the Weekend Shift (Friday - Sunday, 5am-5pm) that
assists the Shift Supervisor in meeting departmental objectives and
assuring the performance of the production team. This role is
considered a working leadership position, where up-to 60% of the
incumbent's hours may be spent conducting day-to-day manufacturing
or production work, based upon business needs. The Assistant
Supervisor works together with the Shift Supervisor to complete
production and packaging of orders. This involves flexing
department staff, prioritizing orders/subassemblies, training and
coordinating overtime requirements. Our workload leans
high-mix/low-volume, which can present challenges when trying to
marry up parts in shipping and this requires critical thinking
skills and an understanding of our manufacturing process.Due to the
nature of the role and the inherent flexibility required, it is
expected that the incumbent is able to master, trouble-shoot,
train-on, and work-in our many shops areas, including but not
limited to: kitting, forklift operation, shear, custom work,
presses, robot cells, anchor clips, bar punch, shipping, and
warehouse-related tasks. Training will be provided to the right
candidate, and ongoing training and certification will be expected
of the incumbent.Essential Duties and Responsibilities.This list of
duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive, and may be
expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management
deems necessary. Candidates must be able to satisfactorily perform
each essential duty listed, with or without reasonable
accommodation. Leadership ActivitiesFoster a safe, fun, and
effective work environment with a focus on teamwork, accuracy,
quality, and with the intent to fulfill the SPEQ Promise (Speed,
Protection, Expertise, and Quality) to both our internal and
external customers.Responsible to help oversee shift activities in
our non-union, durable goods manufacturing facility, assuring
procedures/processes are followed to optimize quality,
productivity, safety, and efficiency.Responsible to help the
Supervisor train, coach, develop on-the-job skills, and improve the
daily performance of the manufacturing shop employees to accomplish
business objectives; including: long-term and short-term goals,
departmental or organizational initiatives, company policies,
company procedures, safety rules, and all written work
instructions.Motivate, reward, hold employees accountable
(recognize, coach, and correct) to performance expectations by
monitoring employee behaviors, attitudes, and productivity/output.
The incumbent will be required to complete MODEL Leader training
onsite within first six months in-role.Enforce company and
operational policies including: attendance, safety, and time off
policies.Document and maintain legally-compliant records of
training, coaching, and corrective conversations; involve the Shift
Supervisor, Department Manager, Director of Manufacturing, and/or
HR, when appropriate.Responsible to communicate (verbally and
in-writing) with 30+ manufacturing shop employees on your assigned
shift to clearly cascade information regarding tasks, projects,
workload, deadlines, and any corporate initiatives, as
applicable.Assist in quality monitoring and/or reporting; including
internal investigations of NCR's, CPPM, and overall production and
manufacturing quality control.Assist the Shift Supervisor with
special departmental projects.Serve as the primary back-up to the
Shift Supervisor during periods of absence, which may also include
working directly with customers, vendors/suppliers, and/or handling
escalated service or employee issues.Within first six months of
hire, must demonstrate a full understanding of plant load and
operational capacity through relevant cross-training and regular
collaboration.All other leadership or operational duties, as
assigned by leadership. Teamwork and SupportLead by example in
terms of work performance, technical savvy and knowledge,
adherence-to policies and procedures, interpersonal interactions,
conflict management practices, personal attitude management, and
the level of all internal communications.Demonstrate a 'continuous
improvement' mindset, by seeking and accepting feedback, embracing
change, leading transition, and making adjustments in a positive
manner.Build relationships and resolve conflict in a productive,
professional manner that will support and foster our growing
culture of Trust and Respect.Provide support to teammates, or
conduct operational work or assignments, as requested.Make sound
business decisions, demonstrate constructive ingenuity, and
consistently put forth the necessary effort to do the best job
possible.Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:The requirements
listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential
functions of this position.A high-school diploma, and at least 2+
years' successful working experience in a metals-fabrication
manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.Demonstrated dependability and good
standing performance in current role, with no written corrective
action in the last 6 months of employment. 2+ years' experience
working for Metal-Era is preferred, but not required.1+ years'
experience in a formal or informal leadership position is
preferred, overseeing a minimum of three (3) people of whom you
have personally trained, coached, motivated, and held accountable
by providing performance-related feedback.Strong customer first
mindset, with dedication and proven alignment to the SPEQ
Promise.Expects the best from themselves and others, and is willing
and able to have direct, open and honest accountability
conversations with teammates. Has the ability or competency to
professionally deliver critical feedback; especially when the
deficiency is hurting the business, the team, or the person.Values
'having fun' at work, while achieving exceptional results and
following rules and policies. Has the ability to understand the
responsibility of a leader to appropriately manage the balance
between supporting the team and supporting the business in
day-to-day interactions.Communicates positively and professionally
(both verbally and in-writing) with customers and internally at all
levels of the organization.Is perceived by others as fair,
consistent, trustworthy, honest and transparent; as demonstrated by
their words, actions, intentions, and behaviors over time. Must
demonstrate a high level of integrity and professional discretion;
with the demonstrated ability to appropriately handle sensitive and
confidential information and situations. Ability to exercise
above-average emotional intelligence, keeping calm and
even-tempered during periods of high stress, pressure, problems, or
conflict. Understands the difference between urgency and
panic.Ability to effectively time-manage and prioritize one's own
workload. Can handle consistent interruptions and effectively
re-prioritize when faced with change and unforeseen challenges.
Above-average follow-up skills in an environment that forces
multi-tasking.Proven ability to effectively resolve problems
independently; including addressing interpersonal conflicts,
business-related problems, and production concerns in a
professional manner.Demonstrated desire and willingness to help
others, balancing patience and accountability. Truly comes from a
place of contribution and is passionate about seeing people succeed
in the business. Prefer some prior experience in coaching,
training, or leading others; however, willing to train on these
skills for the right candidate.Strong mathematical skills, with the
ability to measure accurately to the 64th of an inch.Basic
computing skills, including intermediate-level proficiency in
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Basic proficiency using standard
office hardware (computers, laptops, printers, etc.) is
preferred.Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)Bilingual
(English/Spanish) a plus, but not required for this role.Six Sigma
or Green Belt certification is preferred, but not
required.Self-motivated interest in staying current with updates
and trends in the Manufacturing, Operations, Lean, and/or
Automation Sciences. Professional memberships and/or certifications
are strongly encouraged, but not required.Work Environment &
ScheduleThe position is primarily a plant-based position with
regular visits to the office. Typically, the majority
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