Operations Supervisor

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POSITION SUMMARY Supervises employees in a filter manufacturing and distribution environment on assigned shift and department(s) to achieve scheduled production volume within acceptable production, quality, and scrap levels.

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DIMENSIONS Staff : Approximately 15 – 40 production or skilled labor employees III.

NATURE & SCOPE Champion Laboratories, Inc.

is a full-line filter manufacturer with facilities located in Southern Illinois.

Through the use of a direct sales force, independent manufacturer’s agents, and in some cases direct account responsibility, automotive, light truck, and heavy duty filters and related products are sold and distributed worldwide.

Each site is a multiple shift operation and this position supervises and is responsible for one or more of the departments on his/her assigned shift.This person reports to a Superintendent or Manager.

Each department under the incumbent’s realm of responsibility has approximately 15 to 40 employees depending on department and location.

The employees under the incumbent’s direction perform a variety of manufacturing related tasks, including assembly, maintenance, fabrication, tool & die, material handling, etc.

The incumbent’s responsibilities are carried out through effective supervision of employees, including training and motivation, conflict resolution of employee problems, maintenance of safe work practices, employee performance evaluation, etc.

Discipline procedures are established by Company Policy, and the incumbent is required to maintain these policies with the guidance of the Personnel Department.

This individual is directly responsible for his/her department on the assigned shift but is also expected to coordinate activities with the other shifts in his/her department.

It is the responsibility of this position to maintain a safe working environment and ensure acceptable housekeeping.

This position is not responsible for major repairs or preventive maintenance programs.

Scrap and efficiency levels are tracked and documented on a daily basis.Incumbent is required to analyze this data for accuracy and recommend or implement corrective procedures.

Suggestions or recommendations to the actual process are encouraged and entertained.

Minor changes in methods can be attempted on the short term to test feasibility.

Quality must be maintained to the level of the customer satisfaction while maintaining production figures at appropriate rates and manpower at the prescribed levels.

The incumbent does have the authority to cease line operations if warranted due to safety, equipment, manpower, or quality problems.

A major challenge of this position is the motivation and development of a competent workforce to provide quality work and assure customer satisfaction.

IV.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and direction to staff.

Plans and assigns work in support of or to meet daily production schedules within quality levels to control standard costs.Assures a safe and clean working environment to protect employees from injury.Ensures employees are properly trained to perform job functions adequately.Actively engaged with employees in the work area on daily basis to review performance/work status, provide instruction and motivate employees in a positive, professional manner.Works within accepted practices to ensure cost effective utilization of raw materials and personnel is achieved.Analyze and implement corrective action for minor issues, escalate larger issues.Responsible for enforcing adherence to various work rules and/or company policies.Work closely with other supervisors in an assigned department to achieve the highest efficiency possible from the department.Maintains various forms of documents and records.

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MINIMUM SELECTION CRITERIA Education: Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years experience in Leadership position preferred.

Communication: Above average communication skills to convey information, motivate employees and train workforce.

Motor Skills: Walks/stands frequently on hard surface.

Lifts light to medium weight material.

May lift heavy weight material on occasion.

Environment: Assembly/manufacturing or warehouse facility.

Minimum exposure to heat/cold Special Skills: Analytical/Problem Solving skills, Project Management, Position related aptitude, Basic PC skills Team Building: Ability to develop a team environment to accomplish goals.

Promote cooperation with projection of a positive behavior.

Dependability: Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct.

Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.