Operations Supervisor

Isola, an industry leader in global materials sciences whose mission is to improve life by enabling innovation in electronic products, is hiring Operations Supervisor at our Ridgeway, SC Location

Schedule: Afternoon/ Evenings; must be available to work alternative shifts as needed

Compensation: 65k-85k

THE ROLE

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading a production team towards accomplishing production team goals. In addition, the Supervisor participates in developing and implementing strategic plans to improve plant performance. This role performs a variety of routine and non-routine management and supervisory functions in accordance with standard procedures to ensure manufacturing employees meet all safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery goals.

WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB

• A team steward, you are motivated to do your best work and strive to elevate the entire team
• An advisor, you build rapport by offering strategic value in every interaction. You are trusted internally by cross-functional partners, as well as externally by our customers, for your strategic inputs.
• A creative problem solver, you are energized by roadblocks and have a knack for troubleshooting problems in stride and solving them in a calm, cool, and collected manner.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Operations team to meet all safety, quality, productivity, cost, and on-time shipment goals.
• Drive focus on safety as an integral part of the teams' day-to-day activities.
• Assure shift meetings and department audits are completed.
• Work with teams to analyze data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Motivate and develop by example.
• Communicate goals and provide daily feedback on metrics.
• Hold production teams and individuals accountable for consistently meeting performance metrics.
• Create the linkages between production teams, maintenance, QA, engineering, and other functions.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage, work with Operations Manager and Human Resources to address staffing requirements and actions
• Act as a primary communication link for information flowing to and from the shift team.
• Respect diversity and promote good working relationships among all employees.
• Address and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Develop, document, and deliver appropriate counseling and discipline to individuals when requirements & performance are not met.
• Maintain employee training and performance records
• Must work production schedule, including weekends, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 3 years in a Supervisory role leading a department/ function with direct reports
• Creative and energetic individual with high professional standards who thrives in a demanding work environment.
• Successful track record in achieving results.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and work with all levels in the organization.
• Must be organized, self-starter; must have analytical skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize while driving multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.