Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Lukjan Metal Products is an employee owned and operated business that has been manufacturing high-quality sheet metal pipe, duct, and fittings for the wholesale HVAC industry since February 1964. Headquartered in Conneaut, OH, Lukjan has production facilities located in Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. These locations have positioned Lukjan Metal Products as one of the leading manufacturers of prefabricated sheet metal fittings in the United States. Our facilities allow the company to bring the finest high-quality sheet metal products to our customers.

General Purpose of the Position:

In this is a highly visible role, located at our Sidney, NE plant, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety and productivity of the entire shift and will work directly with the Plant Manager and Associates to ensure production numbers are met and operations are performed at or above expected levels. The position will be tasked with maintaining a safe, legally compliant workplace and enforcing compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all safety policies, equipment and procedures.
• Plan, initiate and assist training of personnel to expand job knowledge and develop a cross-trained workforce based on standard operating procedures.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems and reporting results on shift production summaries.
• Promote employee engagement through coaching, counseling, daily communications; training and development; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Minimize downtime by coordination of equipment and labor, required to run lines to meet production schedules.
• Problem solves quality issues including responding to and troubleshooting quality deficiencies.
• Coordinate with peers and management team to meet production and customer deadlines.

Job Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in a related field of study is a plus.
• Minimum of three years’ supervisory experience in a Manufacturing/Production environment. Experience working with sheet metal is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and provide feedback to production workers.
• Ability to positively influence, adapt to, and lead in a dynamic, growing, changing and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours and varying shifts as required by production and/or management.
• Ability to be Forklift Certified.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have at least three (3) years supervisory experience. Candidates must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. 

Lukjan Metal Products offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which include medical/dental/vision after 90 days, 401(k) with employer contribution after one year, employer paid life insurance and short-term disability and buy-up plans for short and long term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits. 

Hourly Rate: $27.50 - $30.50