M&H Valve Wedge Coat Supervisor

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are...

M&H Valve Company is a world-class manufacturer of water and wastewater materials including fire hydrants, resilient wedge gate valves, butterfly valves and check valves. Since 1854, M&H has developed a reputation of excellence and dependability. Our extensive facilities and innovative technologies have made us a business and community leader. From state-of-the-art environment upgrades to advanced training initiatives and community outreach, we're working every day to make sure that M&H Valve is the best in the business M&H Valve Company is part of Birmingham, AL based McWane, Inc.

Summary

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and runs the daily operations for the Wedge Coat Department and ensures timely performance and completions. Responsible for overall safety and environmental compliance, efficiency, and profitability of the department. Collaboratively works with other supervisors in the facility to ensure delivery of quality products with superior service levels.

Department Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Proactively promotes, in words and actions, The McWane Way principles.
• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members.
• Wears appropriate PPE which may include fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head and eye protection.
• Manages environmental waste and ensures all waste is properly disposed of.
• Gives attention to required materials to ensure adequate materials are on hand to operate the department.
• Implements and understands customer specifications and coordinates production that meets these specifications.
• Reviews departmental requirements (production schedule, work orders etc.), communicates daily assignments with team members to ensure activities are conducted and completed within established time parameters.
• Supports quality standards and directs programs to assure these quality standards are attained.
• Confers with external vendors to evaluate their products and equipment to ensure maximum productivity is achieved.
• Conducts the morning safety huddle meetings (Safety/EHS, quality issues that came up the previous day, Safety/EHS concerns departmentally or plant wide, any product needs or items needed to complete day to day activities)
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Maintains or directs maintenance of production and inventory control records.
• Understands the Emergency Response Plan and what to do in the event of an emergency for evacuation.

Supervisory (Leadership) Responsibilities ~ Directly supervises 15-30 team members

• Builds a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to inspire, motivate, and influence team.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Proactively addresses employees' potential issues (works to quickly resolve any complaints or concerns) and adequately responds to suggestions and questions.
• Creates and supports activities designed to enhance employee morale.
• Interprets company policies for the team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Degree (or equivalent) required
• Four years' supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Knowledge and experience of Desma injection molding a plus
• Ability to maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Solid computer experience including proficiency with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint required; experience in Microsoft D365 preferred.
• Knowledge of Machining processes a plus

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide. Uses mathematics to solve problems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wide range of temperatures, humid conditions, moving machinery, dust, fumes, gases, odors, vibrations and varying noise levels.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.