Operations Leader (a Manufacturing Production Supervisor role)

Job Description

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Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide.

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in. The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets. The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Operations Leader (a Manufacturing Production Supervisor role) to become part of the Ulbrich Precision Alloys team located in New Bedford, MA. Ulbrich Precision Alloys is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for a variety of markets. We partner with our customers to deliver extraordinary materials that enable our customers to reach new heights with their demanding applications.

The Operations Leader will manage the daily operations of the plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. The primary purpose of this job is to provide leadership and direction in the day-to-day operations to accomplish business objectives in the areas of Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost for the assigned operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)
• Lead, and direct work assignments to respective hourly personnel in the organization unit operations adhering to safety and housekeeping controls;
• Assure availability of operations equipment for on-time delivery. Assure correct operation of equipment for quality assurance;
• Report breakdown and equipment repair needs to maintenance immediately as they occur and reduce equipment delay times by working closely with maintenance personnel;
• Works closely with inside and outside support personnel for mill activity coordination.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate or Bachelors degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in adapting Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques to the production environment.
• Experience with metals processing
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, initiative, discipline, and drive for continuous improvement in an unionized, industrial production environment.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment capabilities, processes, procedures, and management associated with a production department.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment, excellent people skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.