Senior Operations Supervisor

OverviewMorgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation.
Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries.
Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose-driven organisation.
Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life.
We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high-performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio.
A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.
Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
ResponsibilitiesThe Production Supervisor Role reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities include organizing, coordinating, and supervising the daily operations and activities of multiple production departments on multiple work shifts under general supervision.
This role is for 1st shift: 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Essential Functions: Lead and develop the production employee teams.Ensure tools, materials, drawings, and supplies are available for continuous operations.Make frequent checks of work to maintain quality and quantity standards, and take corrective action as necessary.Survey the plant during the shift and communicate any machine breakdowns or machining troubles with other site management as appropriate.Review performance of shift employees periodically and make recommendations on transfers or other changes in status.Maintain discipline and harmonious relations, enforce good housekeeping, and adjust primary grievances in accordance with Company policy or collective bargaining agreement procedures.Prepare or check time, production, scrap, inventory, cost, efficiency, or other reports required in connection with off-shift operations, and attend supervisory or other meetings scheduled by management.Improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).Analyze, recommend, and solve problems related to production efficiency.Own & facilitate cost improvement projects that directly translate into productivity.Manage workforce, either directly or through lead persons, to meet delivery schedules to customers and complete all relevant documentation.Ensure correct staffing levels in accordance with customer order demand.Facilitate Supervisors & Team Leader workflow management, workforce scheduling, and team members' placement to ensure facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.Ensure clean and safe work areas are maintained.
Lead the departmental 5S program in accordance with Morgan's 5S policy.Prepare and review departmental reports.Instruct Inspectors and Operators to ensure conformance to specifications.Work with HR/EHS to implement company policies and enforce safety regulations.Interpret specifications, blueprints, and other documentation, and translate to the workforce.Help manage the new product development transition process converting prototype builds into full production runs.Ensure all required equipment & tools have been procured for the manufacturing team to effectively complete their tasks.Design & implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, efficiencies, and quality of product.Analyze and resolve problems with equipment and employees.Maintain employee timesheets and PTOs.Manage employee vacation schedules and time-off requests to ensure coverage that supports production goals.Generate positive reinforcement reminders and offer positive feedback to employees.Train new employees, lead persons, and assist with new junior engineer training.Offer technical support/feedback to engineering to aid in troubleshooting/process improvements.Work with supply chain employees to review component availability.Plan how to best use furnaces and other equipment to maximize output.Lead daily DGA meetings with Production Employees to review KPIs and assign actions & owners.Perform various tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all Mexico state and federal regulations and with Morgan Environmental Health & Safety Guidelines.Lead site thinkSAFE activities within your production team through the role of thinkSAFE Champion.Perform H&S team briefings and ensure correct PPE is worn by team members at all times.Ensure all 6S activities and tasks are completed in full and performance boards are kept up to date.Lead by example and ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.Coordinate production-related training activities for your team members across the site and ensure work instructions & skills matrices are in place for all activities and are kept up to date.Ensure production plans are followed and prioritize work accordingly to meet plans.Review WIP daily to ensure non-movers are escalated.Perform Return to Work interviews with employees following periods of absence.Perform and support the Line Manager with performance management and disciplinary activities.Support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site.Must be at least 30% productive on a daily basis (operating).QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must speak English and be fully bilingual.College Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Preferred.5-7 years of Supervisory experience leading large indirect teams over 300+.Possess general computer skills and use Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.Excellent time management, planning, and leadership skills.Must have a high safety awareness of self, others, and the surrounding environment.Must be able to work extended hours to support business needs or adjust schedule to support night shift when needed.Additional Requirements: Knowledge of operations and lean manufacturing, production planning, methods, and techniques.Equipment setup, functions, and operation procedures; procedures on inspection, quality assurance, safety requirements, and shipping practices, methods, and procedures.Knowledge of basic math; hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures.Material management systems and inventory control procedures.Principles of supervision, training, and personnel administration.Ability to lead a dynamic team of skilled operators.Physical Requirements: Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday.Must be capable of walking and standing for the majority of an 8-hour workday.Must be capable of climbing stairs.Must be able to lift 35 pounds.Must be capable of traveling within the US.Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.

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