PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, 2ND SHIFT - Military veterans preferred

WEG Transformers USA


Description:

WEG: Our Company

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 30,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we are looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.

WEG is committed to building quality products and providing efficient solutions. To achieve this goal, we strive for continuous improvement in innovation and teamwork. Helping people reach their goals by living the values of the company is a passion shared by everyone at WEG.

At WEG, our Values stand as: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation and Leadership.

As a Human Company, we value each individual contribution to our success, and we motivate people by means of integrity, ethics and constant support to personal development.

WEG, also, supports Green Initiatives such as the implementation of a company-wide recycling program, the use of green chemicals for office cleaning, the elimination of Styrofoam cups, and installation of HVAC economizers on rooftop units and an energy management system to improve overall energy efficiency.

Role: Production Supervisor, Specialty Transformers

• Actively promote a safe work environment, keeping with our “Zero Accidents” philosophy. Be on the lookout for potential safety hazards and take necessary corrective action. Recommend process or product improvements, which can enhance safety.
• Lead employees within the Department, adhering to labor contract and company policy. Enforce company policies and rules consistently with timely review & approval of time & labor clock punches to ensure timely pay to members of your team.
• Coordinate work in process with other production supervisors to ensure internal customer requirements are met and smooth production flow is achieved without interruptions.
• Identify and prevent potential capacity constraints, or bottlenecks.
• Strive to meet all departmental goals in relation to output, quality, and on-time delivery of product.
• Maintain department cleanliness and order. Our facilities shall be benchmark examples of 5S.
• Prepare applicable production reports, as required.
• Maintain control of departmental budget expenditures.
• Promote positive employee relationships throughout plant, maintain open lines of communication and work with employees to resolve obstacles.
• Provide training to new employees using manufacturing working procedures and training cards as a guide to improve training and to get more involved with the employee. Cross-train to achieve increased flexibility.
• Assess and assist in upgrading the department's talent base by developing employees to achieve growth and meet market needs (i.e. reduced cost, shorter manufacturing/product introduction cycle times).
• Ensure all employees are properly trained in the best-standardized work method.

Internal WTU Hay Grade / Level: 14

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Must possess strong communication / listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and work closely with diverse group of employees.
• Resides within reasonable commuting distance--no relocation assistance available.
• Must have current work authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One – three (1-3) years manufacturing experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Bachelors (4-year) or Associates (2-year) degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience with SAP, Paylocity, and working within a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and application

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. Read about our career opportunities below and inquire about being a member of our first-class team.

Apply Today:

Do you have a passion for recognizing your team members doing something well?

Do you have a passion for setting and achieving goals and helping others to do the same with empathy and support?

Do you want to be part of a growing company?

Do you enjoy continuous learning & personal development?

If you answered "Yes" & meet our qualifications, we invite you to apply today to join the WEG Team!

www.weg.us/careers

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