Production Supervisor, Metal

SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our peoplemake the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment eachday.

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONSmay include but are not limited to:

• Supervises plans and leads production operations to meet expected performance targetsof 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 projectscheduling (current and future)
• Provides daily work assignments to team members as well as adjusts resources based onproject 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 materialsare on order
• Proactively informs Project Engineers of any rework within their department as soon as ithappens and creates counter measures within the department to reduce rework
• Ensures routine maintenance of Metal Shop equipment and recommends the purchase ofnew equipment or techniques that will improve production efficiency quality orcompetitiveness
• Leads metal shop team meetings involving upcoming projects PTO requests financialspersonnel changes and upcoming training opportunities.
• Maintains a safe working department ensures department consistently complies with allsafety 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 teammembers using the matrix
• Identifies and requests overtime temporary staffing and resource sharing amongdepartments 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 andleadership 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 bydesignated company deadline
• Attends all relevant project kickoff meetings and DIP meetings when asked to reviewschedule and scope capabilities
• Ensures material issuance is being allocated correctly and consistently
• Supports and builds a collaborative and positive culture both within supervised team andcross-functional teams.
• Follows DI company handbook regarding punctuality and attendance. Encourages and is amodel for others to follow these policies
• Communicates and follows appropriate slack channels to keep up on real time projectchanges
• 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 topromote employee and team engagement
• Physically assists team with daily operations when necessary
• Works closely with Facilities Manager to ensure all hazardous waste materials are handledand stored safely as well as documented properly
• Monitors bottlenecks and proactively develops process improvements to increasethroughput
• 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 Designand 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-orientedcomponents
• Ability to be firm but respectful to ensure everyone on the team stays on schedule withdeliverables
• 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/leadershipstyle
• 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 andcommunicate clearly in all types of platforms
• Has an understanding of other DI departments and how they all relate to the success of thecompany
• 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 andinnovative thinking are highly valued
• Proficient with DI software tools such as Wrike Paycom Slack etc
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication tolerances structural considerations andmaterial 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 orsimilar a plus
• OSHA safety certification is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop kneelclimb 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 visionperipheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process the work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions ofthis job. While performing the duties of this job employee may be exposed to wet and/or humidconditions 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 () 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 Experience:

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