Production Supervision Specialist - East HartfordVeolia WTS is looking for a Production Supervisor for it's East Hartford, CT service center. The Production Supervision Specialist provides direction and assistance to Ion-Exchange Regeneration work group in order to meet assigned objectives, production schedules and customer demands. For this role we seek an individual comfortable within defined parameters to make decisions, applying concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolving issues through immediate action or short-term planning. This position will be responsible for...Guiding a team of non-exempt employees to support the business in readying ion exchange products for dispatch for customer fulfillment.Supporting daily schedule attainment to meet all internal and external customer commitments with top quality at the lowest cost, implement a strategy to reduce cycle times, and improve quality, service and safety.Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily production plans.Work cross functionally/cross departmentally in an effort to support preparing daily production requirements for all products and maintaining operation in a ready to serve state.Provide input to Engineering and drive control on production changes (MOC) and ensure all processes are aligned with established ISO policy and work instructions.Provide support and assist in the development of training courses for new and existing employees.Report and log any product defects ensuring these are resolved and report solutions appropriately.Coordinate with Service Department and Logistics to ensure appropriate coverage/demands are met.Maintaining and manage product inventory and plant chemical levels and track assets.Provide operational reports, chemical management and other key performance metrics for department.Work with Maintenance team to ensure all Plant PM and repairs are conducted on time.Accomplish goals while maintaining high team morale, employee involvement, safety and teamwork.Supervise and schedule all work shifts within the plant.Qualifications/Requirements:HS diploma, GED or equivalentAt least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.At least 2 years of water treatment or water treatment maintenance experience.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record history
Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
Ability and willingness to: read, and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations; to write reports; to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability and willingness to work in range of environments to include but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities
Desired Characteristics:Prior leadership experience and training is preferredPrior experience with plant operation and maintenancePrior experience with managing and working in a bilingual (Spanish) work environment.Prior experience with MRP systems, specifically SAPPrior experience with Google Workspace/Microsoft OfficePrior maintenance, controls or operational troubleshooting experience.Associates Degree in electrical, industrial/mechanical, engineering, chemical or water treatmentAbility to build and lead a team through changeStrong analytical, problem solving, and project management skillsSix Sigma training is preferredStrong organizational skillsAbility to work without direct supervisionStrong understanding of business processes in a service environmentAbility to manage contract resourcesStrong oral and written communication skills (English & Spanish preferred )Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsAt VWTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:Health & Life InsurancePaid Vacation & Sick TimePaid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) PlanFlexible Spending AccountsAD&D InsuranceDisability Insurance
