Operations Supervisor at The York Group, Inc. in Whittier, California

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Supvr - Operations manages all aspects of the assigned department, providing knowledge, equipment, and staffing to ensure that product of optimal quality is produced efficiently and in a timely manner. The Supvr - Operations position is 80% production work and 20% office work related.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages daily operations of assigned department directly and or with Shop Manager.
• Uses appropriate techniques to reduce material, labor and overhead costs and constantly seeks to improve productivity through efficient utilization of all resources in department.
• Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs. Assists workers to make adjustments or repairs or contacts vendor if needed.

• Maintains good working conditions- a safe, clean work place and adequate facilities to help each employee do their job effectively.
• Establishes action plans for self and others to accomplish specific objectives; planning proper assignments of personnel and allocating the appropriate resources.
• Provides leadership guidance and encourages teamwork among supervisory personnel.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Provides operation and productivity reports for assigned Department.
• Ensures employees are trained and/or cross trained to meet objective production goals for the plant operations.
• Ensures that departmental procedures are followed, and accurate records maintained.
• Selects and develops capable and quality conscious work force.
• Expedites orders which are identified as priority orders by the customer service team in the office and production control in plant.
• Performs activities of workers supervised. Keeps abreast of technical changes and advances related to the assigned Department.
• Provides daily guidance, coordination, and discipline to all aspects of the assigned Department to meet objectives.
• Develops standards of performance and conducts annual reviews for all subordinates. Discusses performance problems with individuals requiring motivation or discipline.
• Reassigns personnel as workloads necessitate.
• Maintains prescribed records, makes reports, approves time sheets, and authorizes time adjustments.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years previous operations and or production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect); Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• Periodic travel may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this position is between $68,000- $72,000

Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry who is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services. Within this industry, our Environmental Solutions is focused on the design and manufacture of advanced combustion systems. Matthews Memorialization is a (MATW) Matthews International company.

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