Forge Supervisor

Job Description

Title	SUPERVISOR-FOREMAN (Afternoons/Midnight Shift)
Department(s)	Forge
Reports to	Forge Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and co-ordinates activities of workers engaged in forging and support operations on the afternoon shift (or midnight shift from June – Aug).
• Analyze work orders to determine process, materials, machines, tooling and sequence of operation.
• Assign tasks to workers and specifies methods of co-coordinating workflow to meet production schedules.
• Must have knowledge of set-ups for operations such as: induction heater, upsetter, forge press, etc.
• Support and help administer the company's Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Required to direct and if necessary discipline workers to ensure production levels are met and that quality of products meets specifications.
• Must be able to inspect finished pieces visually and using precision measuring devices.
• Supervises processes such as forging, shearing, wheelabrating, inventory.
• Investigates malfunction of machines and equipment to determine the need for repair.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in work conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confer with other management to co-ordinate activities of individual departments.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Trains employees on the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Required to discipline employees for not wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Required to discipline employees for not following safety rules.
• Ensure housekeeping is met and that aisles are clear of boxes, oils and fluids.
• Train and evaluate employees on new equipment.
• Conduct routine safety walks in the plant and safety talks with employees.
• Ensure that anyone performing lock-out procedures, confined space procedures, welding/hot work procedures is trained and follows safety procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedural Manual.
• Compile, store and retrieve production data.
• Conduct Accident Investigations and fill out reports for all injuries.
• Take the proper steps for Work Refusals as outlined in the Policy and Procedural Manual.
• Provide documentation for employee training, evaluations and plant inspections.
• Provide leadership during an emergency when Forge/Plant Manager is unavailable.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate employees on the shop floor. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or general education degree plus related experience.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

First aid, previous supervisory experience, overhead crane, lift truck, previous forge experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, and grip with fingers and reach with arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 25 – 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise and heat level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.