Production Supervisor - Rebar 1

Basic Job Functions:

 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.

PURPOSE:
Oversee and direct the activities of the production and shop departments in a safe and efficient manner for the desired quality and quantity of work and oversee location (physical plant and related issues) under direction of Branch Manager. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS
•    Must adhere to and ensure implementation of Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards to achieve company goal of zero accidents.
•    Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.
•    Ensure effective implementation of all other Nucor Rebar Fabrication policies and directives relevant to shop operations.
•    Direct supervisors/foremen with respect to safety, production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
•    Manage workforce levels of all shop-related personnel and oversee the scheduling of their work hours, including managing overtime hours, so that customer needs are met and costs are managed effectively.
•    Oversee the hiring, training, motivation, evaluation and work of all shop-related personnel so that all employees perform effectively and efficiently.
•    Coordinate plant inventory at levels established by Branch Manager and order reinforcing steel as needed so that customer needs can be met within established inventory goals.
•    Assure that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production.
•    Oversee proper authorization and purchase of needed replacement parts, and recommends to management any capital expenditures so that the shop can operate with the most up-to-date and efficient plant and equipment as possible.
•    Provide Branch Manager with appropriate operating data so that accurate costs can be maintained and efficiency can be improved.
•    Maintain good employee relations and adherence to company policy, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.  
•    Implement, in coordination with Branch Manager, all Nucor Rebar Fabrication policy and practices to all shop-related personnel so that all employees know what is expected of them and, in turn, what they can expect from their employer.
•    Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
•    Establish accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation.
•    Ensure that appropriate corporate controls and policies are implemented and adhered to.
•    Act as “landlord” for location so that adequate work environment and necessary support services are provided.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
•    Five to eight years of reinforcing steel fabrication or related experience, with at least three years' experience as a supervisor.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA Industrial Safety Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERENCES
•    Knowledge of related business, labor relations, cost accounting and industrial regulations and standards
•    Experience implementing continuous improvement and/or related project management experience in implementing improvements

SELECTION CRITERIA
•    Ability to work as a team leader/member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
•    Organized and detail-oriented
•    Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
•    Effective verbal and communication skills

 SPECIAL DEMANDS
•    Respond to urgent issues that arise at plant location.
•    Work in noisy manufacturing environment with known hazards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•    Typical shop activities, walking, some heavy lifting may be necessary
•    Walking, sitting, standing, bending
•    Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers and other electronic equipment
•    Lifting/handling computers and related equipment 
•    Working conditions can be noisy, dusty, hot, cold