Import/Export Supervisor jobs in Buffalo, NY

Description

Clarence, NY 14031

*Must have reliable transportation*

Pay Rate: $60K-92K/year (based on experience)

**Sign-On Bonus $1200*

After the completion of one year of service

 Job Summary 

Supervises and coordinates activities of paint line, machine shop, and welding workers; applies in-depth knowledge of processes involved and production methods utilized to produce quality compliant end products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations to direct reports;  plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees and enforces Company systems, policies, and procedures. 
• Maintains optimum staff levels with timely selection and training of employees; retains talent by identifying developmental opportunities and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; recognizes variables, equipment capabilities and determines appropriate course of action; efficiently assigns personnel and resources; seeks out cost reductions; develops necessary reporting procedures and systems; facilitates timely corrections to equipment malfunctions/issues. 
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel capable of accomplishing work results; establishes priorities; monitors progress; revises schedules as needed; resolves problems; reports result of the department process flow on shift production summaries. 

Non-Essential Duties

• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards. 
• Ensures operation of equipment by alerting maintenance for repairs; participates in evaluating new equipment and techniques when warranted. 
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and training direct reports on the use of all equipment, and materials; maintains compliance with all established company and OSHA safety policies and procedures. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
• Provides manufacturing information to management by compiling, initiating, sorting, and/or analyzing production performance records and data. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Requirements

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to anticipate and determine the causes of delay in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping deadlines. 
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives. 
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Apply excellent judgement and have the ability to make decisions.
• Motivate, empower, and build trust with team members.
• Has proficient knowledge of assembly and machine processes.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs, i.e., word, excel, Microsoft Office.

Required Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of assembly/machinist experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisor experience