Production Supervisor

Thermal Specialties is looking for a Shop Supervisor for our Tulsa Heat Treat division in Tulsa, OK.

The purpose of this position is to:

This position requires strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Good interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, and team building skills are required, in addition to good customer-facing skills and a toolkit of structured problem-solving techniques & methods.

The person in this position should be comfortable under pressure and capable of speaking to frustrated customers in a calm and helpful manner.

• Prior work experiences should provide evidence of the aforementioned skills and traits.
• Manage manufacturing personnel: A solid, reliable, hard working manufacturing team has been developed or is in place.
• Teamwork is strong, productivity continues to improve, number of personnel is managed to ensure both customer service and acceptable gross margin levels.
• Execute shop schedule as defined by the Plant Manager:
  Orders are processed in the sequence and in the equipment defined by the Plant Manager.
• Shop Orders are monitored while processing to ensure the proper processing time and throughput maximization.
• Achieve strong process quality:
  Shop Order processing is performed strictly per the work order recipe.
• Maximize Throughput and Efficiency / Minimize Waste:
  Work flow and material handling is continually reviewed and improved to maximize throughput and reduce waste.
• Manage and execute organization and housekeeping:
  All items used in the production function have an identified purpose and location. All items in the production areas are kept clean and organized. Bi-Weekly audits are performed by the Plant Manager.

• Education – College or technical degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred;
  High school diploma or equivalent plus 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• Proven Leadership skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is preferred.
• Must possess troubleshooting skills with mechanical equipment and be analytical.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in extreme high/low temperatures and a physically demanding environment
• Frequently required to stand for long periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

• Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401K & Roth (matching available)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program