Galvanizing Line Production Supervisor - Nucor Towers & Structures 1

Expand Beyond with Nucor:

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. Current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with plans to build a national footprint.
 
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Basic Job Functions:

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the production, material flow, and the quality control of the Galvanizing department. Production Supervisor is responsible for administering organizational policies and procedures at the department level and for supervising the daily shop operations and establishing work priorities to meet internal and external customer shipping commitments. The Production Supervisor will establish shift objectives to support the division’s goals and objectives and review this performance plan. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet or exceed quality standards and initiate actions necessary to maintain standards. Incumbent will order and supervise the necessary repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment throughout the production area. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records for the accuracy and timeliness of daily footage and poundage, completed orders, and inspection reports. The Production Supervisor will enforce good safety and housekeeping practices and employee training programs. Incumbent will be expected to always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) on the production floor.

Essential Functions:
•    Implement work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and materials and assign work to hourly employees.
•    Process parts and/or components to meet production schedule and advise Operations Manager and schedulers of difficulties in meeting plans or schedules.
•    Monitor performance of assigned personnel, complete employee performance review, and take corrective action as necessary.
•    Report discrepancies in blueprints, specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to Operators Manager
•    Ensure product quality meets specified standards and assigned personnel make inspections as required by standard procedures.
•    Report and investigate all incidents in a timely manner.
•    Ensure accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production through various production reports.
•    Conduct shift start up meetings at the beginning of every shift and monthly safety meetings with personnel.
•    Administer company policies in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
•    Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions in assigned areas.
•    Train new employees into department activities and safety procedures
•    Actively participate in monthly Safety Leadership Team meetings
•    Assist with maintaining process tanks at required levels of concentrations for quality galvanizing.
•    Serve as a champion for various teams/projects to promote continuous improvement.

This position reports to the NTS Operations Manager.
 

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 months’ experience in a supervisor role within Nucor.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support divisional business objectives.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts of 5S and Kaizen.
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experienced with Sulfuric Acid Processing.