Manager

Cold Forming Supervisor 2nd Shift

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Cold Shop Operations Manager

Direct Reports: Cold Shop Team Members in the Mfg Facility at the Birmingham, AL location

Summary

The Cold Forming Supervisor is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the cold forming department through demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of continuous improvement in all manufacturing core competencies including safety, quality, growth, and productivity. This position will involve providing leadership and guidance to both skilled and unskilled labor forces, detailed record keeping, analyzing data/information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, public speaking, critical thinking, and using good judgment in decision making.

Essential Functions/Duties

1. Ensure that all team members are working safely and following all safety rules and guidelines. This includes leading by example and being cognizant of personal safety as well.

2. Setting daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating them to employees

3. Organizing workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

4. Helping with maintenance and setup of equipment in the Cold Shop

5. Keeping track of raw material, WIP, and tooling inventories.

6. Maintain proper housekeeping in the department.

7. Overseeing and coaching employees

Competencies

1. Ability to communicate/present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.

2. Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

3. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.

4. Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision as well as independently or in a team environment.

5. Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipates needs and present solutions.

6. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity

7. Work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the critical functions of the company.

8. Ability to prioritize and work with accuracy under stress.

Physical/Cognitive Demands

This is largely a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for long periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting or standing as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours are 1:30p 12a Monday through Thursday with some weekend work required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

2. Minimum of 3 years of machine operating experience in the metals forming industry

3. Appropriate combination of the education and experience will be considered

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Previous leadership experience is desired

2. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills is a plus

3. Forming, Maintenance, and Threading skills are a plus

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.