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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Lead and supervise the manufacturing of products to quality standards as established by design. Meet production plan through effective scheduling at minimum cost. Implement corrective and preventative measures to address quality issues. Assign personnel to work centers to accomplish tasks prioritized through consultation with other Production Supervisors and Production Superintendent daily.

Key Deliverables
• Collect data and compile reports for production.
• Ensure smooth Oracle operation and that production processes are being carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and prioritize the workflow of production to meet deadlines.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development for employees.
• Take appropriate action to implement cost-saving initiatives.

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Manage and plan people and resources in an efficient and effective manner to meet production and maintenance schedule requirements, while achieving safety and quality standards.
• Ensure correct Oracle operation, including timely WO issue, WO completion, and exception management (clearing errors). Make sure all parts needed are here on target and verified before releasing jobs to the floor.
• Prepare and monitor production floor for daily production and maintenance adjustments for unscheduled demands as necessary.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication between management and operators by sharing daily safety focus and production/maintenance targets.
• Assign a mentor to new employees, support training efforts, and coach all employees.
• Investigate, inspect, and perform root cause analysis. Report and close all incidents, issues, and problems and communicate concerns to immediate supervisor. Incidents include but are not limited to spills, accidents, quality, TQM book completion, and employee performance management.
• Participate and support all lean and continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing cost-saving ideas.
• Review production/maintenance set-ups for accuracy and quality requirements, as necessary.
• Assist and lead trouble shooting of machines, dies, jigs, positioners, and fixtures.
• Provide technical expertise as needed for daily management, change-over, and line setup efficiency and support the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, the Astec-Wilson Road Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other policies and procedures.
• Embrace personal challenges and possess confidence, proactive decision-making, self-awareness, resilience, assertiveness, self-motivation, optimism, and openness to change.
• Engage interest and participation of others and have a collaborative approach to work together.
• Reinforce and execute continuous training and development for self and team members.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations: Oversee up to 35 operators; train employees; plan, assign, and direct work for employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems

OUR CULTURE & VALUES
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work:
• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturing Environment
The shop manufacturing environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions, and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and very warm and chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times, consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.