Summary

The successful Operations Supervisor directs safety, quality, and production for their assigned department and employees while administering SMS group Inc.’ policies and procedures. This is a great opportunity to join our growing team! Apply today!

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

you'll do

• Promotes safety initiatives and ensures safety policies are followed at all times.
• Offers leadership regarding safety, quality, and productivity; offering guidance and direction to subordinates.
• Maintains a strong shop floor presence to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to, and serves as the primary point of contact for questions and concerns.
• Conducts hazard assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations accordingly.
• Plans department/plant operations, establishing priorities and sequences for optimal productivity.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to reduce costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops and revises operational procedures and observes workers to ensure compliance with these standards.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Superintendent for action.
• Organizes production data and reports.
• Directly supervises 0-20 non-supervisory employees.
• Performs supervisory duties in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include enforcing safety and quality policies; interviewing, hiring, and training employees in cooperation with Human Resources; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What you'll need

• 6-8 years of overall professional experience in management and/or specific discipline.
• 4-6 years’ experience in a position of similar complexity, scope, size and impact.
• Broad knowledge and experience in industrial manufacturing or repair gained at successive levels of responsibility in multiple areas of plant/factory/heavy industrial environment(s).
• Knowledge of implementing and complying with corporate policies.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations, and the ability to communicate and exercise communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.