Coating Supervisor

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Coating Supervisor is to be responsible for coordinating work flow and establish production schedules that meet production goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct department operations within company policies and procedures.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and raw material. Support strategic objectives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Continually improve safety performance by enhancing the safety culture and addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a well-trained and motivated work force. Oversee the hiring and performance of new associates.
• Work with other departments to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, quality, and safety.
• Ensure adequate selection of supervisors and crew leaders. Conduct performance reviews, lead, coach, and motivate supervisors and crew leaders.
• Improve product quality and processes. Ensure all established processes and procedures are being followed. Focus on fact based problem solving in conjunction with a team approach via the corrective action team.
• Benchmark and foster continual improvement. Work to establish management practices which include all associates' positive involvement in continual improvement.
• Attend all corporately scheduled meetings fully prepared.
• Develop relationship with all support groups and other department heads.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Maintain individual skills by keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts.

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Standing is required approximately 3 hours per shift.
• Stooping is required approximately 20 times per shift for approximately 3 minutes each time.
• Bending approximately 20 times per shift to check carpet is required.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, pull, reach, handle, crouch, crawl, stoop, speak, hear, and write.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, lift, and kneel.
• Must have close vision, depth and color perception.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in a Finishing environment is required.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office software.

Other Requirements:

• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• High energy level
• Overtime is required on occasion.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.