Production Supervisor, Metal

Production Supervisor, Metal DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for general oversight of the Metal Shop department. This role focuses on team performance, safety, operations improvement, cost control, and consistently achieving quality and timeline expectations. Essential responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to: Supervises, plans and leads production operations to meet expected performance targets of available resources (people, equipment, space, inventory and time) Helps evaluate subcontractor or vendor capabilities when outsourcing is required Partners with the Production Manager to identify resource needs based upon project scheduling (current and future) Provides daily work assignments to team members as well as adjusts resources based on project priorities as needed Keeps the production capacity sheet updated daily and aligned with priorities Collaborates with PEs/LEs to help prioritize workload and ensure any specialty materials are on order Proactively informs Project Engineers of any rework within their department as soon as it happens and creates counter measures within the department to reduce rework Ensures routine maintenance of Metal Shop equipment and recommends the purchase of new equipment or techniques that will improve production efficiency, quality or competitiveness Leads metal shop team meetings involving upcoming projects, PTO requests, financials, personnel changes, and upcoming training opportunities. Maintains a safe working department, ensures department consistently complies with all safety policies and supports all DI Safety Team initiative Submits quarterly inventory on time to the Finance Dept. Recruits, onboards, trains, sets job expectations, and develops current and new team members using the matrix Identifies and requests overtime, temporary staffing, and resource sharing among departments as needed to meet deadlines Conducts yearly performance evaluations for all Metal Shop employees Conducts regular 1:1 meetings with their employees to discuss career goals and leadership development Creates and executes performance improvement plans when necessary Creates and executes career developments plans when needed Reviews daily timesheets, time off requests and any expenses submitted via Paycom by designated company deadline Attends all relevant project kickoff meetings and DIP meetings when asked to review schedule and scope capabilities Ensures material issuance is being allocated correctly and consistently Supports and builds a collaborative and positive culture both within supervised team and cross-functional teams. Follows DI company handbook regarding punctuality and attendance. Encourages and is a model for others to follow these policies Communicates and follows appropriate slack channels to keep up on real time project changes Participates in opening the shop for Saturday workers (max once per month) Submits purchasing requests into Wrike and acknowledges when items are received Ensures team attends company training sessions, relevant orientations and other events to promote employee and team engagement Physically assists team with daily operations when necessary Works closely with Facilities Manager to ensure all hazardous waste materials are handled and stored safely as well as documented properly Monitors bottlenecks and proactively develops process improvements to increase throughput Ensures all work coming out of the metal department follows UL standards Knowledge/skills/abilities: Keen eye for quality control and quality assurance Functions as a hands-on subject matter expert who provides value to Estimating, Design, and Engineering beyond meeting attendance by offering timely, practical guidance. Expert knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the Metal Shop Department Is proficient at reading and understanding engineering drawings Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that demonstrate solution-oriented components Ability to be firm, but respectful to ensure everyone on the team stays on schedule with deliverables Leads by example and is able to be led Consistently maintains a professional standard that is modeled by the entire team Exhibits a positive, professional attitude and approachable communication/leadership style Has a thorough understanding of timelines and the ability to prioritize to meet them Achieves desired results by positively motivating and coaching team to meet goals Has the ability to write reports, create documents, understand financials, and communicate clearly in all types of platforms Has an understanding of other DI departments and how they all relate to the success of the company Is proficient in material identification and each of their functions and restrictions Consistently displays DI Core Values and follows the DI 75 High level of comfort in a fast-paced, team environment where accountability and innovative thinking are highly valued Proficient with DI software tools such as Wrike, Paycom, Slack, etc Strong understanding of metal fabrication tolerances, structural considerations, and material behaviors Education/certifications/experience: 5+ years' experience working or supervising in a production environment Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus Construction or welding certificate from an accredited community college, trade school, or similar a plus OSHA safety certification is a plus