Production Supervisor

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Dunkirk, NY, USA
In-Office
75K-85K Annually
Senior level
Mining Operations
The Role
Supervises manufacturing production to meet safety, quality, cost, yield, and delivery objectives. Oversees production planning, material disposition, housekeeping, personnel training and discipline, equipment maintenance, and operational problem-solving. Reviews production reports, performs root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, and develops standard operating practices. Requires at least five years of frontline manufacturing supervisory experience and familiarity with basic machinery, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.
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Essential Job Functions For Production The Supervisor:

• Ensure that all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors. 

• Determine if product quality meets the customer requirements and decide proper disposition of material. 

• Establish and enforce first class standards of housekeeping. 

• Planning and operation of manufacturing processes to produce first quality product according to schedules required to meet customer commitments and delivery. 

• Maximizing yields at lowest cost in accordance with established schedules and quality standards. 

• Review production reports and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems cost-effectively and to prevent delays in production. 

• Develop and revise standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with all applicable quality standards and order requirements.

• Responsible for training of department personnel. 

• Initiate personnel actions (i.e. promotions, disciplinary, etc). 

• Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine failures and implementing corrective actions. 

• Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education / Experience Requirements:

  • • High School Graduate - minimum • AS or BS in Engineering preferred 
  • • 5 years of “front line” supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role
  • • Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable
  • Understanding of basic machinery (Forklifts, Bandsaws, straightening machines, etc)

Other Skills/Abilities 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Problem solving ability 

Position Reports To: Operations 

Health Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug - 1st day of employment

Life Insurance – 1st day of employment

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Schedule: Monday - Friday weekends as needed. 

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least five years of frontline supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys
  • Understanding of basic machinery, including forklifts, bandsaws, and straightening machines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
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The Company
HQ: Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
301 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Universal Stainless, headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate including nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel and aircraft quality low alloy steels. These can be manufactured into a wide variety of grades and product forms. Our products, which are sold to service centers, forgers, rerollers and original equipment manufacturers, are further processed by our customers for use in a variety of industries, including: Aerospace Power generation Oil & Gas Heavy equipment manufacturing Our specialty bar facilities have one of the broadest and diverse size range and product capabilities in the industry. We also offer conversion services on our Radial Forge and Universal Rolling Mill. Established in 1994, our experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce stand committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

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