Manufacturing Supervisor
Location - Portland, OR
Work Arrangement - Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
⦿ Safety Leadership: Actively engage in safety improvements by building a culture of safety, coaching and modeling safe behaviors, respecting the environment, and promoting 6S behaviors. Perform accident and incident investigations to maintain a safe workplace.
⦿ Lean Manufacturing: Participate in Lean events focused on process management and safety. Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to support Lean Manufacturing principles within the facility.
⦿ Operations Management: Lead the daily manufacturing operations in Melting and Finishing departments, coordinating manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital to minimize costs and meet production targets.
⦿ Quality and Compliance: Develop, maintain, and assist with advanced ESCO quality systems, procedures, and practices. Ensure adherence to product standards and quality management systems compliant with ISO and ESCO Business Systems.
⦿ Team Development: Act as a coach and mentor by developing team members, leading problem-solving initiatives, and fostering a positive morale and culture within the team.
⦿ Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular audits and weekly observations to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement.
⦿ Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite at Plant 3.
⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
⦿ 3+ years of manufacturing experience as a senior Team Leader or supervisor.
⦿ Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
⦿ Strong analytical problem-solving skills and leadership abilities to handle difficult situations and conflicts.
⦿ Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice-to-haves:
⦿ Foundry experience is highly desired but not required.
⦿ Exceptional change management skills to positively coach and motivate teams beyond the status quo.
⦿ Experience enforcing quality management systems compliant with ISO standards.
⦿ Ability to work flexible hours as business needs require.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ ShareBuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience as a senior Team Leader or supervisor
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and leadership abilities
- Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Foundry experience
- Exceptional change management skills to coach and motivate teams
- Experience enforcing quality management systems compliant with ISO standards
- Ability to work flexible hours as business needs require
What We Do
The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.
