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Energy Jobline ZR

Production Supervisor in Lynchburg

Energy Jobline ZR, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513

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Why Join Our Team? Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 year we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

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Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.

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Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.

Comprehensive Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

Job Description: U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lynchburg, VA. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising operations while maintaining established quality standards, plant rules and minimizing operational costs.

Supervisory:

To instruct and train employees on the specific responsibilities of their job.

Assess their training needs and establish on-the-job training activities on the procedures and techniques to allow the employee to become proficient as quickly as possible.

To counsel and discipline employees with performance and/or disciplinary problems.

Conduct all discipline in accordance with the company's policy and provide the proper attitude and supervisory help to assist the employee in correcting the deficiencies.

To assign work to employees and establish time schedules that assure timely completion. Coordinate all departmental activities on the shift and inform appropriate employees of relevant work activities. Resolve conflicts as appropriate.

To assure that all employees have a thorough understanding of the results expected of their job, especially the critical performance areas.

Coordinate necessary safety training for each employee with the Safety Supervisor and provide safe working conditions by maintaining proper housekeeping.

To have a good understanding of the incentive system and to insure all incentive related reports are correct and timely reported.

Regular and Special Duties:

Supervises pipe-finishing operation while maintaining established quality standards, minimizing operational costs, and finishing pipe as produced or from work-in-process inventories.

Schedules and coordinates manpower requirements to maximize the skills and abilities of available employees and minimize overtime.

Interacts with Quality Control Supervisors regarding cut-offs and defective pipe and interacts with Maintenance Foremen regarding equipment maintenance and repairs.

Coordinates pipe finishing operations with Casting, Quality Assurance and Shipping for maximum productivity.

Assures departmental employees have required materials and supplies, particularly safety equipment.

Monitors usage to assure adequate supply and control costs.

Generates necessary written and/or verbal reports as designated by the Production Manager or Production Superintendent.

Assists in the handling of employee grievances at the first step of the grievance procedure. Consults with the Production Manager, Production Superintendent, and Human Resources Manager on labor relations and disciplinary matters.

Coordinates necessary employee safety training with the Safety Supervisor and assures employee safety through safe work procedures, prompt equipment repairs, effective housekeeping and compliance with internal safety practices and OSHA standards.

Review, clarify as necessary and understand all provisions of the labor agreement and administer correctly.

Understand and enforce all work rules and regulations, including safety rules and procedures.

Supervise the dimensional and visual inspection of all pipe produced. Inspect non-conforming product for rework and final disposition.

Supervise the mechanical property testing of manufactured product to ensure compliance with ISO, industry, and federal regulations.

Ensure maintenance of all test and inspection equipment.

Applies objective judgement in identification and classification of nonconformance's and final classification and rework as required.

Prepares reports, such as reclassification, paint thickness, zinc thickness, Cement thickness, and Cosmetic Defects.

Essential Job Functions:

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.

Must be able to climb steps and ladders

Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly

Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.

Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.

Responsible for completing clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.

Must be able to help remove scrap, slag, sand and all other debris in area.

Responsible for positioning equipment back in proper place.

Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to Supervision.

Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.

Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.

Job Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent with trade or technical schooling.

One to three years heavy industrial manufacturing experience.

Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Excellent planning and organizing skills required.

Able to effectively supervise and motivate a unionized workforce.

One to three years’ experience in quality control function performing laboratory tests or physical inspection.

Competencies to be Assessed in Determining Eligibility:

Adaptability, Building Trust, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Safety Awareness, and Work Standards.

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