Shop Supervisor
About this job
PURPOSE: The Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily shop operations, including the supervision of shop foremen and personnel, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. This role ensures operational efficiency while promoting a safe work environment and maintaining strict compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.
Oversee the implementation of a shop safety program so that employees can work in a safe environment, accidents are avoided, an accident investigation process is in place and compliance with laws is assured.
Direct foremen and shop teammates with respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
Manage workforce levels of all shop-related personnel and oversee the scheduling of their work hours so that customer needs are met on time.
Maintain rebar inventory at levels established by the Branch Manager and order reinforcing bars as needed so that customer needs can be met within established inventory goals.
Recommend the hiring and releasing of production personnel as required to maintain the production schedule.
Assist in branch settlement of customer claims or disputes, the scheduling of emergency customer requirements, the estimating of costs on special fabrication problems, and the general maintenance of good customer relations.
Assure that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production. Purchase needed replacement parts and recommend to management any capital expenditures so that the shop can operate with the most up-to-date and efficient plant and equipment as possible.
Schedule overtime as required.
Provide management with appropriate operating data so that accurate costs can be maintained and efficiency can be improved.
Maintain good employee relations and adherence to company policies; take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required. Interpret all Human Resources policy and practices to all shop-related personnel so that all employees know what is expected of them and, in turn, what they can expect from their employer.
Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
Establish accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation.
Perform other duties as requested by the Branch Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Five to eight years of reinforcing steel fabrication or directly related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and how it applies to our industry
Basic knowledge of business, labour relations, cost accounting, and industrial regulations
Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities
Skilled at communicating, motivating, supervising, planning, computer literacy, mechanical aptitude and employee relations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
At least three years' experience as a team lead
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Overtime hours may be required
Occasional travel may be necessary
Must maintain confidentiality of personnel records and sensitive business information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some heavy lifting may be necessary
Working conditions can be noisy, dusty, hot, cold