at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Operations Supervisor - DeKalb
Job ID:6140
Functional Area:Operations Management
Position Type:Full-Time Employment
Experience Required:1 - 3 Years
Location:IL-DeKalb
Department:Operations Management
Education Required:High School Diploma
Relocation Provided:No
Position Description:
Fostered in over 178 years of history and expansion, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. continues paving the way for ingenuity and innovation as one of North America's largest metal distributers. Ryerson provides high quality, essential products that our customers rely on, while creating teams of individuals who are ambitious and hard-working.
We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals because we understand that our people are our most valuable asset. We believe in promoting from within and providing the resources for long-term career progression and development.
If you are interested in working for an essential business with a global reach that is dedicated to a great work atmosphere, and a say yes attitude, Ryerson is looking for you!
Primary responsibility is overall supervisor of the processing center to ensure operational effectiveness. Accordingly s/he will supervise the input, throughput and output activities to meet the internal and external customer requirements. This includes:
* Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment (compliant with EPA/OSHA regulations)
* Management, training and motivation of Warehouse staff
* Conflict resolution of Warehouse employees
* Customer satisfaction management of Quality with a 98% on-time delivery requirement and error-free parts
* Ensure the productive use of resources and implement continuous productivity improvements
* Ensure 80% up-time of all equipment with limited unscheduled production interruptions or breakdowns
* Production order management to meet order schedules
* And all other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager
Critical Success Factors:
* Ability to analyze complex situations and make timely decisions
* Ability to collect and analyze data to determine root cause of problem
* Ability to utilize the whole team and get along with location staff and regional staff
* Ability to coach, train and otherwise help develop employees for advancement
* Ability to multi-task when all projects are high priority
* Internal drive to succeed
Benefits of working for Ryerson:
* Competitive total rewards package
* Paid time off
* Casual work environment
* Heath & Wellness programs
* Tuition Reimbursement program
* "Ryerson Gives Back" initiative
* and more!
Position Requirements:
* High school diploma/GED equivalent, 2-year technical degree preferred
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisor or foreman level role in an operations environment
* Problem solving skills
* Microsoft Excel knowledge preferred
* Knowledge of OSHA requirements
* Ability to train and mentor production employees
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. is an EOE/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.
