Scope of Responsibility: 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Shift Supervisor is accountable for the first line supervision including all actions concerning Manufacturing, Safety, Productivity, and Quality.

Essential Duties:

Gives daily work assignments to personnel within the Shop. Makes decisions regarding work priorities based on published schedules and conversations with department manager, taking into account his/her knowledge of assigned personnel, individual skills, and existing personnel vacanciesContinuously monitors progress on daily work schedules to assure that satisfactory progress is being madeMaintains files and records of employee attendance and performance. Provides daily reports of time and attendance for payroll purposesBased on personal observation and existing reporting systems, evaluates performance of all employees in terms of safety, quality, productivity and attendance. Initiates training and/or corrective action to correct deficienciesMaintains authorized staffing levels. When vacancies occur, initiates appropriate documents to get positions filled through internal postings and/or outside hiring. Interviews candidates and, within prescribed guidelines, selects candidate recommended for each positionCommunicates regularly with the other department supervisors in person and by telephone. Attends meetings to exchange information with other supervisors, managers and other employees. Conducts meetings within his/her department and shift to communicate with subordinates in a group settingCommunicates one-on-one with subordinates to keep them informed of their progress and/or opportunities for improvementThe incumbent must be able to foster harmonious relations within his/her own shift and between shifts. The incumbent is accountable for safety, productivity, quality, exercising cost control, meeting production schedules, the proper uses of direct and indirect labor, accurate record-keeping and reporting, minimizing scrap and rework costs, training new and existing personnel and communicating with other supervisory and management personnel as well as subordinatesThe incumbent must have a thorough knowledge and awareness of the safety issues related to each operation performed within the department and must assure that all employees adhere to safe practices at all times. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of the process of ongoing improvement as it relates to the management philosophy of Sabre IndustriesAdditional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Two year associates degree and/or 3 years manufacturing experience preferred. (previous work- related history)High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferredAbility to do basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication & division, with both fractions and decimals requiredPrevious experience as an ERP/MRP Scheduler preferredBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office application requiredBasic understanding of procedures pertaining to Scheduling, Purchasing and Inventory Control preferredPrior Galvanizing experience highly preferredPrior leadership experience in a manufacturing facility highly preferredRegular and timely attendance is requiredDemonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing prioritiesMust be a good leader with effective interpersonal, communications and organizational skills. Able to function independently and also work in a team environment.Math aptitude and ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment.Takes initiative, develops and implements creative and effective solutions to key problems. Strives for continuous improvement. Thinks outside the box to solve problems.Applies sound business ethics and exhibits a high degree of integrity in all business interactions.Must be able to maintain a positive and motivational attitude at all timesAbility to communicate information and ideas so others will understandAbility to plan, organize, pay attention to details and multi-task in a fast-paced work environmentExcellent written and oral communications skills requiredMust work with minimum supervision and with all levels of employees, supervisors and managers.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materialsMust be able to work in an outside manufacturing environment for long shifts, including weekendsPosition requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individualMust be able to work in an open environment exposed to extreme temperaturesMust have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.