Night Shift Production Supervisor

About Us

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the Nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities in nine states.

About You

The person we are looking for is dynamic, focused, and a team player. You are skilled at coaching and enjoy motivating others on your team. You are eager to drive operational results.

Position Snapshot

A Production Supervisor is commonly expected to direct and coordinate manufacturing operations of a single shift to meet company objectives and standards. This would include but not be limited to employee relations, safety, quality, efficiency, quantity, training, environmental compliance and to coach associates in continuous improvement always serving as a positive role model by setting a good example. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working with risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM so no injuries, illness or negative impact occurs to employees, property, the environment or the community. To be successful in this role you will:

Team Leader:

• Directly supervises work of assigned personnel on assigned shifts, coaches and supports all persons assigned to ensure personal growth to reach their maximum potential.
• Responsible for employee relations, housekeeping, safety, production problems, training, cost on individual shift. Leads by example.
• Prepares for shift by checking production conditions with previous shift's Production Team Leader, checking orders, and scheduling production on machines. Ensures all material supplies are adequate for shift operation.
• Conducts pre-shift meetings: Checks for absentees, makes necessary adjustments; distributes job assignments and informs employees of changes or events within the company. Communicates plant goals/concerns to associates.
• Prepares daily reports; production; employee reports regarding, counseling, etc.; purchase requisitions; and work orders for maintenance.
• Supports and administers policies and promotes a positive environment.
• Complies with all requirements related to both the Oracle and Maximo systems.

Inventory

• Conducts cycle counts.
• Coordinates scrap and inventory related functions to maintain a correct inventory.
• Monitors materials used in production. Adjusts entries in computer system as needed.
• Checks completed orders. Makes corrections on computer entries as needed. Provides additional training to the employee on the computer system.

Safety:

• Conducts visual inspections of plant to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Enforces use of safety equipment, conducts accident investigations.
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness.
• Leads toolbox safety/information meetings.

Quality:

• Checks with Quality Assurance Department on test results for equipment to ensure that only top-quality product is being produced.
• Checks quality of finished product and work-in-process throughout the shift to adjust as needed for improvement.

Requirements and Education:

• A minimum of 3 years previous work-related experience is required. Individual must have above average interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop individuals. Steel wire manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Professional or technical degree preferred (2-year Associate Degree).

An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance.
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation.
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), 401(K) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Job Type: Full Time