Production Supervisor

Are you an experienced specialist in sheet metal production management? Do you have a significant manufacturing supervision background?

Are you a self-driven production manager always looking to improve efficiency and workforce mobilization?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, there could be a place for you in our team.

DE LA FONTAINE Industries is seeking its future Production Supervisor for its Indianapolis (IN) facility.

Working in a highly stimulating environment, you will be reporting directly to the corporate operations director of the group. You will have responsibilities of managing a remote manufacturing site. With your dedication to deliver product on time and free of any defects, you will become a key player for the success and growth of the company.

Job responsibilities:

• Supervise and oversee plant production, quality and H&S requirements while maintaining a clean, orderly working environment, in compliance with all company policies.
• Act as a team leader with employees: train, evaluate, supervise and assign employees in order to maintain an efficient & productive workforce to meet operational requirements.
• Perform tasks on production lines as needed.
• Act as a key contact with our customer service department and establish strong business partnerships with them.
• Oversee accurate shop floor reporting for production, scrap, quality KPI’s and other company metrics.
• Evaluate work areas to make changes necessary to ensure optimal use of manpower and equipment.
• Work closely with your superior to keep him updated on your daily performance and problems.
• Give updates on project management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and motivate workforce by communicating company policies, procedures, operational changes, etc.; counsel and discipline employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent;
• Previous experience in management or supervision in a steel transformation field;
• Architectural products experience such as with Doors, Windows, Frames and Hardware would be a significant asset;
• Considerable knowledge and judgment to manage best practices interpretation of policies to evaluate, select, and apply industry techniques and standards;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to function independently and/or as a part of a team;
• Capacity to develop close relationship with our sales representatives and our customer service department;
• Computer skills: word processing software, spreadsheet software, order processing software, manufacturing software

Do you think you have the right qualifications for this position?

Send us your resume today!