Supervisor, Production

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

 

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor’s role is to support, direct, and manage the workforce and work area to safely produce customer requirements within budgeted costs.  Supervisors should spend 80% of their workday on the shop floor and 20% off the floor to perform their assigned responsibilities.  Responsible for the efficient and effective management of their area to meet goals including:

• Safety Management
• Policy/Employee Management
• Time and Attendance
• Productivity Management
• Quality
• On-Time Delivery

Essential Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Assist the Director of Operations to accomplish plant wide goals by managing employees, selecting jobs, selection and placement of personnel for daily job assignments
• Inspect as needed completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, i.e. Vernier calipers, micrometer and drop dial indicators as well as Profilometer and CMM machines
• Enforce Company Rules and Regulations, which apply to this department.
• Responsible for working with hourly employees, human resources and union representatives to staff the department
• Assist department personnel with any technical guidance necessary
• Ensure compliance with PPE and Safety procedures.  Correct behavioral or conditional risks immediately. Investigate and write up accident reports.
• Improve workplace 6S through daily observations and improvements
• Assign work daily and move labor to operations necessary to support customer requirements
• Attend and participate in shift start up Gemba walks

• Track Labor and Optimize use of straight and overtime hours
• Manage department spending within budget
• Develop/follow a daily production plan that supports customer needs
• Ensure employees are properly trained and submit all training records
•  Maintain visual displays of work group activity and goals.
• Address underperformance/workmanship issues with coaching, counseling, and/or progressive discipline, utilizing Human Resources.

• Assist in make-up of schedule; Direct and guide the dispatching and schedule execution.

• Support/Assist/Lead Lean initiatives

• Establish and support team atmosphere within assigned area.

• Cross training and creating/maintaining a flexible workforce.
• Conduct team Meetings with all direct reports reviewing safety and productivity goals.

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• 2 or 4 year degree in business management is preferred
• Supervisory experience in a union environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Handle multiple priorities/tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Excel, Word, AS400, Kronos, and SAP are preferred
• Familiar with grievance process, Lean manufacturing concepts, and OSHA requirements

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range $93,400 to $139,400 Plus benefits and incentive plans.