Arconic is currently in search of a Produccion Supervisor to join our team based in Lethbridge.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

How would you describe what this role does for the organization? What are you hiring this person to do? What is exciting about this role? What does someone want it? What type of competencies are needed to be successful in this role?

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing/product environment.
• Knowledge of principles and application of lean manufacturing and Quality Systems and production planning.
• Highly developed oral (influencing) and written communication skills.
• Aspirations to grow into a more senior role.
• Able to function in a high-pressure work environment characterized by constant change.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, or Business.
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or other technical field.
• Microsoft Office and JDE experience.
• Knowledge of the architectural aluminum construction industry with particular expertise on people-paced processes in production environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work with a wide variety of different personalities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues and derive suitable business solutions.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, demanding manufacturing environment.
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  Work Environment/Conditions: Fast-paced, busy manufacturing/production facility with the ability to have a flexible schedule and work daytime, evening, and night shifts as per production needs. This position is Non-Exempt and would require frequent overtime to meet production and business needs

• Strong experience and knowledge in lean manufacturing systems (ABS), Production Control and Quality Systems.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Ensure all Environmental & Safety policies are followed.
• Monitoring performance and implementing corrective action to meet goals.
• Identifying and implementing improvement plans.
• Solving problems by identifying their root cause and preventing a recurrence.
• Effectively communicating with others within and outside the working group.
• Maintain all production and related quality assurance records.
• Provide leadership, coaching, establish clear direction, intentions and objectives while being able to gain the support of others and motivate people in assigned area.
• Must be able to direct multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing priorities.
• Effectively manage employee and labor relations issues including contract administration, grievance handling, and day-to-day employee complaints/issues.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding production goals including production output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
• Direct the implementation of Arconic Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements.
• Own cost savings initiatives (degree of implementation).
• Other duties as required.