Production Supervisor at II-VI Incorporated in Newark, Delaware

Job Description:

M Cubed, a division of II-VI Incorporated, is a globally recognized market leader, delivering unique material solutions and precision performance products to some of the world's fastest growing industries. Our advanced material solutions (ceramics, metal matrix composites) are complimented with vertically integrated manufacturing processes that deliver ultra-precision products at the sub-micron level.

Immediate opening for weekend shift Production Supervisor with:

Proven leadership skills to promote excellence and accountability.
Results oriented and Customer focused.
Strategic and analytical approach to achieve desired results predictably.
Technical competencies to understand in-deterministic processes to effectively coordinate and direct team efforts.

Basic Function of the Job

Supervise the day to day production activities and communicate production priorities to operators and technicians. Ensure personnel are punctual and maintain attendance & timekeeping records. Make weekly payroll entries (Kronos timekeeping system). Enforce company policies and fairly apply existing labor contract to all matters of discipline or attendance. Ensure personnel maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment. Communicate equipment, safety, process related issues to the appropriate staff as required. Review thermal processing equipment to ensure critical process parameters are met. Read, comprehend all relevant work instructions to ensure personnel are accomplishing production processes to established standards. Perform Skills audits to make sure training is accurate and successful. Perform 6S, process, training audits as required.

Job Requirements
Education: Minimum of Associates Degree in technical field, B.A./B.S. preferred. Relevant experience can be considered as substitute for degree.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years experience in all aspects of production and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of advance ceramics, metals and composites.
• Hands-on experience with materials manufacturing, foundry practice, vacuum furnace operation, microscopy and/or materials testing
• Previous experience in the development of ceramics and advanced materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution at the functional level
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• Able to develop plans, set goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
• Experienced with Total QualityBusiness Excellence and business process management

Special Skills:

• Exhibits sound judgment in choosing among multiple priorities
• Understanding of safe work environments
• Works well with employees at all levels
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others
• Supervision: including employee hiring and retention, performance review, coaching, counseling and corrective action
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Understanding of inventory management experience with ERP systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player
• Ability to understand, assimilate and react to new processes and changes
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and issues in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with employees in a multi-cultural, global team environment
• Able to execute plans, motivate and engage the workforce, evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback
• Hands-on and very direct approach to leadership and problem resolution

This job requires that an individual come into contact with raw materials, products, equipment / machines, software or technology controlled by the Export Administration Regulations or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The job must be filled by a U.S. person, or a person for whom a valid export control license, or exception, has been obtained or is not required from the U.S. Government.

II-VI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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