Shop Supervisor
East Chicago, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
Minerals Technologies Inc.is a global technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops produces and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.
Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging food and pharmaceuticals household and personal care pet care automotives and many more as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking metalcasting construction infrastructure and wastewater remediation.
We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX headquartered in New York City and have over 150 locations worldwide with 4000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.
We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely communicating openly and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.
Minteq International Inc.is the premier supplier of engineered refractory lining systems metallurgical wire products bulk calcium and calcium alloy products refractory measurement systems and advanced carbon products.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Health/Dental/Vision plans
- 401k company match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Plan
MTI Business Segment:Minteq International Inc.
Position:Shop Supervisor
Summary
Acts as the primary point of contact between Minteq site employees and host mill personnel ensuring excellent customer service clear communication and effective execution of all onsite work.
This position will require travel.
Responsibilities
The incumbent under routine supervision is responsible for:
- Serve as the primary customer contact for all jobs conducted on site; communicate status resolve issues and provide operational solutions.
- Lead employee relations activities including coaching conflict resolution and performance feedback in a unionized work environment.
- Operate effectively in environments with no onsite EHS support ensuring ownership and enforcement of all safety programs.
- Maintain a handson supervisory presence actively participating in and overseeing daily operations as needed.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with host mill management and personnel.
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple sites as business needs require.
- Supervising Minteq employees in applying product in customer site(s).
- Maintaining all Minteqs on-site equipment.
- Maintaining appropriate records including but not limited to personnel records training documents purchase orders etc.
- Ensuring that material inventories are maintained rotated and updated.
- Maintain min/max inventory system with monthly reporting of maintenance cost.
- Develop and manage shop work schedules that promote efficient operations and effectively control overtime.
- Complete detailed overtime report by pay period with detailed explanations of OT cause
Qualifications
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of related industrial experience preferably in steel mill and/or refractory operations.
- Prior leadership experience (Crew Leader Supervisor or equivalent) required.
- Previous experience working in a unionized environment preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and operational issues.
- Ability to think quickly and make sound decisions in a fastpaced industrial environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills; able to serve as the primary onsite representative.
- Proven ability to manage employee relations effectively.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance in the absence of onsite EHS resources.
- Handson leadership style with the ability to lead by example.
- Organization planning and communication skills. Must be able to read and understand lasers.
- Computer proficiency required including the ability to efficiently use systems for daily operational and administrative tasks.
Education:
A high school diploma is require
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a resource and technology-based company that develops and produces performance-enhancing minerals, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral products.