Tempering Supervisor

Position : Tempering Supervisor Location: Houston, TX

Reports To : Plant Manager Industry: Building Materials

Compensation : $60,000 -$75,000 Base

Company Overview:

Our client is a Diversified Manufacturer dedicated to the innovation and development of comprehensive Architectural Glass and Aluminum Products in the Building Materials market space.

During this compressed time our client has continued to grow through acquisition of business, diversifying their product line, opening new plants and doing millions of dollars worth of renovations in their existing locations. The company is stable with over 37 years in business in North America and Canada.

They offer an entrepreneurial environment for results oriented individuals and a culture that focuses on playing to win and rewarding employees for their commitment to excellence. They are a company that provides a family atmosphere where teamwork and employee input count, and the focus is on treating both employees and customers with professionalism and respect.

Basic Function:

They are currently looking for a Tempering Supervisor. This person will be responsible for supervising production and/or maintenance employees to facilitate the maximum utilization of equipment and workforce to meet production requirements. The incumbent has primary responsibility for the efficient allocation of all personnel and material resources within or in support of the production operations in assigned area. This includes the flow of raw glass for cutting, edging, and drilling; the storage and transportation of cut-not-tempered parts; and the screening, forming and tempering as well as the inspection and packing of finished parts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products.
• Maintains a safe and productive working environment and provides supervision of associates.
• Ensure efficiency and production by sampling and inspecting finished product.
• Ensure that equipment and machinery are functioning properly.
• Maintains a safe and productive working environment by maintaining and repairing equipment; realigning production lines as necessary
• Providing safety training for associates and monitoring the checklist.
• Supervises associates by assigning work schedules
• Monitor and control labor hours with respect to fluctuating workload
• Provide counseling to resolve issues and monitor work activities.
• Performs other duties such as completing various reports; paperwork and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a bachelor degree (especially in a technical field such as Engineering), maintenance experience or past military leadership, are highly preferred.
• Minimum of two year of Glass Tempering experience is highly preferred.
• Successful candidates must have prior supervisory experience and strong leadership skills.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends as needed.
• The incumbent must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in problem-solving, leadership, team-building and written and verbal communications as well as possess the ability to assess priorities and act decisively.
• Bilingual English/Spanish verbal communication skills are a plus.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

This role has many benefits including the opportunity to be a part of a progressive team, freedom to act, continuous learning, continuous achievement and a competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition, you will be a part of a major organization poised for growth, which has a track record of success and strong brand presence. Contribute to an award winning and innovative organization, recognized as a leader in the industry.