Production Supervisor, Metal

SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for general oversight of the Metal Shop department. This role focuses on team performance, safety, operations improvement, cost control, and consistently achieving quality and timeline expectations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

• Supervises, plans and leads production operations to meet expected performance targets of available resources (people, equipment, space, inventory and time)
• Helps evaluate subcontractor or vendor capabilities when outsourcing is required
• Partners with the Production Manager to identify resource needs based upon project scheduling (current and future)
• Provides daily work assignments to team members as well as adjusts resources based on project priorities as needed
• Keeps the production capacity sheet updated daily and aligned with priorities
• Collaborates with PEs/LEs to help prioritize workload and ensure any specialty materials are on order
• Proactively informs Project Engineers of any rework within their department as soon as it happens and creates counter measures within the department to reduce rework
• Ensures routine maintenance of Metal Shop equipment and recommends the purchase of new equipment or techniques that will improve production efficiency, quality or competitiveness
• Leads metal shop team meetings involving upcoming projects, PTO requests, financials, personnel changes, and upcoming training opportunities.
• Maintains a safe working department, ensures department consistently complies with all safety policies and supports all DI Safety Team initiative
• Submits quarterly inventory on time to the Finance Dept.
• Recruits, onboards, trains, sets job expectations, and develops current and new team members using the matrix
• Identifies and requests overtime, temporary staffing, and resource sharing among departments as needed to meet deadlines
• Conducts yearly performance evaluations for all Metal Shop employees
• Conducts regular 1:1 meetings with their employees to discuss career goals and leadership development
• Creates and executes performance improvement plans when necessary
• Creates and executes career developments plans when needed
• Reviews daily timesheets, time off requests and any expenses submitted via Paycom by designated company deadline
• Attends all relevant project kickoff meetings and DIP meetings when asked to review schedule and scope capabilities
• Ensures material issuance is being allocated correctly and consistently
• Supports and builds a collaborative and positive culture both within supervised team and cross-functional teams.
• Follows DI company handbook regarding punctuality and attendance. Encourages and is a model for others to follow these policies
• Communicates and follows appropriate slack channels to keep up on real time project changes
• Participates in opening the shop for Saturday workers ( max once per month)
• Submits purchasing requests into Wrike and acknowledges when items are received
• Ensures team attends company training sessions, relevant orientations and other events to promote employee and team engagement
• Physically assists team with daily operations when necessary
• Works closely with Facilities Manager to ensure all hazardous waste materials are handled and stored safely as well as documented properly
• Monitors bottlenecks and proactively develops process improvements to increase throughput
• Ensures all work coming out of the metal department follows UL standards

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Keen eye for quality control and quality assurance
• Functions as a hands-on subject matter expert who provides value to Estimating, Design, and Engineering beyond meeting attendance by offering timely, practical guidance.
• Expert knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the Metal Shop Department
• Is proficient at reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that demonstrate solution-oriented components
• Ability to be firm, but respectful to ensure everyone on the team stays on schedule with deliverables
• Leads by example and is able to be led
• Consistently maintains a professional standard that is modeled by the entire team
• Exhibits a positive, professional attitude and approachable communication/leadership style
• Has a thorough understanding of timelines and the ability to prioritize to meet them
• Achieves desired results by positively motivating and coaching team to meet goals
• Has the ability to write reports, create documents, understand financials, and communicate clearly in all types of platforms
• Has an understanding of other DI departments and how they all relate to the success of the company
• Is proficient in material identification and each of their functions and restrictions
• Consistently displays DI Core Values and follows the DI 75
• High level of comfort in a fast-paced, team environment where accountability and innovative thinking are highly valued
• Proficient with DI software tools such as Wrike, Paycom, Slack, etc
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication tolerances, structural considerations, and material behaviors

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience working or supervising in a production environment
• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
• Construction or welding certificate from an accredited community college, trade school, or similar a plus
• OSHA safety certification is a plus

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.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
• Employee must be able to talk and hear
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!

This is an hourly (non-exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity.  Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.

In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.