Production Supervisor

Discover career-defining opportunities at TimkenSteel.

At our St. Clair plant in Eaton, Ohio, we're at the leading edge of technology for the automotive and industrial markets.  Our focus is on creating products that go into the cars we drive every day, including value-added, precision steel components for transmissions, engines and steering systems.  And our process lines demonstrate how lean thinking optimizes value to the customer and to TimkenSteel.

Purpose and Scope

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is the frontline leader responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations and activities for the St. Clair plant specific to the shift assigned to achieve safety, environmental, quality and production objectives of the plant.  

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct associates, both full-time and temporary, so that products are manufactured on schedule, within quality standards, and meeting cost goals as directed by customer-focused feedback.
• Direct and assign duties for assigned shift in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, safety and environmental regulations, and quality system requirements. 
• Demonstrate a true 'shop floor presence'.  Work closely with associates, engineers, quality department, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement activities, operator-led preventative maintenance (PMs), 5S, and housekeeping initiatives.
• Allocate resources (internal and external) to meet production and quality requirements.
• Coordinate new hire training and cross-training activities for all associates on shift.
• Ensure data integrity of all shift reporting, including production and scrap logs, machine downtime (OEE), and PMs.
• Execute quality (ISO 16949) and environmental (ISO 14001) programs, including managing updates to work instructions, training modules, and enforcement of procedures.
• In partnership with HR, address HR-related topics such as interviewing, performance, attendance, and conduct regarding improvement and disciplinary action.
• Direct production and shipping schedules on assigned shift to meet customer requirements.
• Purchase operational supplies within defined budgets to achieve performance and improvement efforts.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing principles and processes.
• Experience leading employees
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Computers skills: spreadsheets, email, word processing

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of experience in operations.
• Associate of technical or business with 4 years of experience in operations.
• Bachelor of technical or business with 1 year of experience in operations.

Preferred Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of experience in operations.
• Associate of technical or business with 7 years of experience in operations.
• Bachelor of technical or business with 3 years of experience in operations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.