Operations Supervisor

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Shift: 1st shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to these core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.

That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Provides direction and leadership for site manufacturing activities to achieve safety, cost, quality and delivery goals. Manages available resources and leads associates to perform all departmental tasks in the most cost-effective manner while ensuring a quality product is processed according to schedule. Ensures proper use of all Swagelok personnel systems and adherence to all regulatory requirements placed on the plant. Supports company operating plan along with Swagelok’s mission, vision and values.

• Drives Lean Daily Management System (LDMS) Cadence to achieve operational excellence
• Establish metrics & goals: visible and understood
• Execute based on metrics (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Daily management of escalation and problem solving, including support resources
• Utilizing Capacity/Load targets, develop/execute staffing/scheduling plans, adjusting to a daily/weekly/monthly cadence
• Drives “Boundary Team” alignment between operations and all support functions, clearly defining expectations and holding all associates equally accountable

• Demonstrate alignment of corporate mission, vision, values and strategies
• Clearly owning & delivering messages, “connecting the dots” for associates
• Demonstrate Engagement and Relationship Building Skills
• Drive Change through Inspirational Leadership
• Maintains fair and consistent application of all company policies and procedures
• Resolve personnel issues or conflicts
• Leads by example, following leader standard work to focus on in the moment priorities

• Drives Culture of Quality/Continuous Improvement
• Quality plan adherence and Standard work discipline
• Engagement of all associates in waste reduction education and activities
• Utilizes Kaizen events to drive operational improvements, engaging associates and entire boundary team

• Develops associates through effective use of Hourly Workforce Development Plan
• Develops plans to address skill gaps within the workforce
• Coaches and mentors associates to help them achieve their career goals
• Execute performance management process within guidelines of HR policies
• Continuously develops self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities.
• As a leader, you are expected to know, enforce, and appropriately elevate all Swagelok associate policies.

Approximate # of direct reports (if applicable) – 10-30 Direct Reports

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, utilizing MRP systems, data mining & report generation)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Manufacturing experience (CNC, Conventional & Auxiliary equipment), or similar business experiences
• Previous formal leadership roles or experiences

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Engagement and Relationship Building
• Accountability both self and with associates
• Agility in thinking and responding to situations
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the…