Production Supervisor

ABOUT US

ATW Companies

Headquartered in Warwick, RI, ATW Companies runs state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. ATW Companies offers global sales and support and is a highly engineered metal solution provider to the metal component marketplace-servicing customers worldwide. ATW provides a wide range of fabrication technologies to meet the exacting requirements of industries and diverse technologies for the most critical applications. Through continuously adding value and innovation to their products and services, ATW offers the best solutions for customers and their partners.

Business Entity: A.T. Wall

A.T. Wall Company (Wall) is based in Warwick, RI and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATW Companies. Wall’s history dates back to 1886 when it was founded in Providence, RI as a supplier of metal findings to the Jewelry industry. A.T. Wall is a leading supplier of seamless cold-drawn specialty tubing, and a premier manufacturer of magazines for 1911 pistols under the Metalform brand. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 registered custom manufacturer. Our goal is to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations especially for our customers in demanding markets such as Aerospace, Electronics, Telecommunications, Defense, Firearms and Medical industries. Today, Wall is uniquely positioned to serve the most exacting industrial and scientific requirements of the worldwide marketplace.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Directs the activities of employees engaged in manufacturing activities including but not limited to training and supervising, maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and upholding company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for monitoring and reporting department and company metrics and achieving goals as set by the management team.

PAY RANGE: $73,975 - $88,770 - $103,565

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have the ability to direct the work of employees assigned within their area(s) of responsibility.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Maintain control while working under stressful conditions.
• Leadership skills including team motivation and employee development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse work force.

KEY PROJECTS TO BE ADDRESSED:

• To be determined.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Maintains data on individual employee performance to department standards.
• Responsible for providing feedback to employees on performance through informal (day to day interaction) and formal methods (yearly written appraisal, documented disciplinary action).
• Monitors and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime, evaluates any gaps to department goals, and provides explanation and corrective actions for gaps.
• Maintains employee timecards and approvals for payroll on a weekly basis.
• Supports cost reduction, 5S and continuous improvement efforts.
• Reports equipment problems to appropriate maintenance department personnel.
• Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards; takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Assists, under guidance from the Operations Manager, with development & implementation of policies and procedures for personnel issues including but not limited to rewards, disciplinary action, time off approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence, including assigned KPI reporting.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment and facilities; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Resolves production-related issues with representatives from other departments throughout the company.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
• Participates in safety programs and all required safety training for employees and coordinates tracking with HR.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are responsible for wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

At least 2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing operation or supervisory role. Well-developed ability to use computer and software applications including ERP systems (Epicor/Vantage experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office applications. Work cohesively with members of various departments. Can effectively communicate (written/verbal) information critical to an operation. Ability to adjust and react to sudden operational changes. Experience in working in capacity constrained manufacturing environment. Prior experience working in a union shop.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years manufacturing/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Conflict resolution skills
• Previous experience in a union shop a plus
• Intermediate math skills
• Knowledge of metal and/or tube drawing, and firearm products a plus

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

READING SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and comprehend materials in English.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply 'common sense' understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.