Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) 1

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith Corporation, founded in 1874, is a $3 billion publicly-traded global water technology leader (NYSE: AOS) with over 15,000 employees globally.  We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and best-known brands of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers, as well as a global leader in the manufacturing of water treatment systems for household and light commercial applications.  Our Johnson City location in Eastern Tennessee is home to approximately 1000 employees on our Manufacturing and Engineering teams for Residential Water Heaters, a product category in which we have #1 market share - nearly 40% of homes with a water heater have an A. O. Smith brand.

Primary Function

Reporting to our Production Manager, the Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) will be responsible for the efficient operation and direction of a union group of up to 45 employees (including area coordinators and leads) in our Water Heater tank fabrication department.  Our Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting daily production schedules, verifying correct manufacturing processes are adhered to, and working with operators, engineers, and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures to Leaders and Operators.
• Responsible for establishing a safe workplace through employee involvement.
• Responsible for completing employee time, absenteeism, and vacation paperwork or systems in a timely manner.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist Leaders in solving work problems.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications; analyze all nonconformances for root cause and implement corrective procedures.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Responsible for timely completion of all manufacturing production schedules including subassemblies, service requirements, and other department requests.
• Responsible for product quality in accordance with established Company guidelines and / or specifications.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Responsible for following through on maintenance issues including proper care and cleaning of the equipment, following all safety policies and guidelines and maintaining the area’s organization and housekeeping.

Basic Requirements

• Associate's Degree or currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree program required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Ability to work 2nd shift (2:45 pm - 12 am) Mon-Fri with occasional overtime required
• Valid driver’s license and forklift driver’s license required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Leadership skills, understanding of basic principles of human resources and manufacturing process, ability to make decisions, and the willingness to follow policies and procedures. 
• Experience in a union environment preferred

We Offer

Great people make our organization great and because of that, we offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.