Superintendent

Superintendent
Job Summary
Responsible for the production, safety, maintenance, and physical plant operations during the course of the assigned shift. Directs the workforce including Shift Coordinators and Shift Supervisors, coordinates between shifts and departments, and ensures that manufacturing meets or exceeds customer needs. Direction and development of Supervisors, Coordinators, and crews. Responsible to achieve objectives set forth by upper management.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Responsible for actively supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives of the facility
Responsible for actively managing the safe operations within the facility, as well as training and auditing employees for adherence to Best Practices while promoting a positive Safety Culture
Directs, develops, and trains Shift Coordinators and Shift Supervisors to meet all safety, production, and quality requirements
Responsible to meet all customer demands and quality requirements during the course of the assigned shift
Responsible to review, execute, and manage production schedules as necessary to meet daily production and shipping requirements
Responsible for the appearance and good housekeeping standards throughout the facility
Responsible to train and ensure that employees adhere to all safety standards, wear required PPE, conform to quality standards, follow environmental requirements, and meet production expectations
Coordinate efforts between departments to ensure that customer requirements are met by manufacturing
Adheres to and complies with the current labor contract, company established work rules, regulations, and procedures
Actively participate and comply with budget control and forecast activities
Develops and maintains active cost, scrap, and process improvement programs to improve the company’s financial position
Document and maintain daily department metrics
Must maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area
Responsible for all other procedures and instructions as required by the job function
Must adhere to all safety and environmental policies
Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including mandatory overtime
All other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or any member of Management

Qualifications
Education and Experience

Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory or Superintendent position
General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000

Skills and Abilities

Requires the ability to solve math problems (addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division)
Fluent in written and oral English and the ability to effectively communicate to others
Organizational skills including knowledge of production schedules
The ability to type using a personal computer to complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports

Certifications or Licenses

None

Working Conditions
This position primarily operates in a professional office setting. This role may occasionally travel for business purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
Must be able to lift and carry at least 51 pounds
Ability to operate office equipment

Additional Conditions:

The employee must comply with all safety guidelines and workplace policies/practices

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and may be subject to changes as necessary.