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Production Supervisor (Foundry)

We are lookin for a Production Supervisor for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role you will provide positive & firm leadership in driving Oerlikon’s safety culture and efficient usage of resources in the production of Oerlikon Surface Solution products. Direct, train, monitor and guide production team members in a fashion that drives sustainable results while demonstrating Oerlikon’s core values & success statements. You will be expected to provide continuous efforts in maintaining a safe, inclusive & defect-free work environment. Maintain accurate and complete production records and ensure timely reporting of the same. Be able to coach, mentor, and develop employees while providing a solid leadership example for others to follow & emulate.

Your Responsibilities:

• Comply with all ESH and Quality procedures and policies – corporate and regulatory. Ensure that the Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of Safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Directs, supervises and monitors the activities of operators to accomplish daily production goals and targeted HSE, quality and delivery/cost metrics.
• Writes, reviews and/or approves job hazard analysis, risk assessments, work instructions and procedures. Ensure procedures are in place, teammates are trained, and procedures are followed.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new hires. Oversee mentoring by leads. Identify, coordinate and/or conduct training around job hazards, work instructions and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve problems affecting ESH, quality, and productivity when required.
• Ensure proper inventory of materials, supplies, and consumables at all times.
• Maintain accurate employee time and production records.
• Prepares and coordinates production schedules and people coverage including vacations, sickness, and training within company guidelines. Adjust as required to meet daily goals.
• Conduct job performance reviews; recommend job performance improvement plans; coach, mentor and nurture employee development and growth.
• Continually improve procedures and equipment for safety, quality, lean behaviors, and productivity. Serve as a resource for leads and team members driving improvement activities.
• Represents site management during off-shifts.

Your Profile:

• 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in a foundry/chemical environment.
• Preferred experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ERP systems.
• Must be a contributor to production and comfortable working alongside production staff.
• Must focus on following processes and procedures that maximize productivity.
• Must read, understand, and comply with all Environmental, Safety, and Health, and Quality procedures and policies – both - corporate and regulatory, and ensure Oerlikon Five Golden Rules of safety are followed at all times.
• Implement Oerlikon Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Team Spirit, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, or Green Card Holder.
• Must pass a physical exam and drug screening.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand plain English.
• Must be able to work with easy mathematical formulas (mathematical skills required)
• Must be able to read and understand Risk Assessment (RA) and Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• Must use safe behavior at all times.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Must be able to read and understand standard operating procedures, material specifications, and instruction manuals.
• Must not operate or energize equipment, for which you have not been properly trained.
• Must keep working areas neat, tidy and organized at all times.
• Must actively participate in continual improvement activities.
• Opportunity to volunteer as a First responder (First aid, CPR, AED training required)
• Must be able to provide positive mentoring, coaching and training

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon:
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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