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Production Supervisor
U.S. Pipe
Supervises pipe‑finishing operations, ensures quality, safety, and workforce productivity.
13d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lynchburg, VA
Onsite
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Ductile iron pipe manufacturing
Fittings production
Valve manufacturing
Hydrant production
Fabrication services
Specialty linings and coatings
Restrained joint pipe
Gasket production
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Industrial
Irrigation
Role
What you would be doing
report prep
equipment maintenance
pipe finishing
inspection supervision
property testing
manpower scheduling
- Prepares reports, such as reclassification, paint thickness, zinc thickness, Cement thickness, and Cosmetic Defects.
- Responsible for completing clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.
- Ensure maintenance of all test and inspection equipment.
- Applies objective judgement in identification and classification of nonconformance's and final classification and rework as required.
- Review, clarify as necessary and understand all provisions of the labor agreement and administer correctly.
- Coordinates pipe finishing operations with Casting, Quality Assurance and Shipping for maximum productivity.
- Conduct all discipline in accordance with the company's policy and provide the proper attitude and supervisory help to assist the employee in correcting the deficiencies.
- Understand and enforce all work rules and regulations, including safety rules and procedures.
- Coordinate necessary safety training for each employee with the Safety Supervisor and provide safe working conditions by maintaining proper housekeeping.
- Supervise the dimensional and visual inspection of all pipe produced. Inspect non-conforming product for rework and final disposition.
- Coordinates necessary employee safety training with the Safety Supervisor and assures employee safety through safe work procedures, prompt equipment repairs, effective housekeeping and compliance with internal safety practices and OSHA standards.
- Generates necessary written and/or verbal reports as designated by the Production Manager or Production Superintendent.
- To counsel and discipline employees with performance and/or disciplinary problems.
- To assure that all employees have a thorough understanding of the results expected of their job, especially the critical performance areas.
- To have a good understanding of the incentive system and to insure all incentive related reports are correct and timely reported.
- To instruct and train employees on the specific responsibilities of their job.
- Supervises pipe-finishing operation while maintaining established quality standards, minimizing operational costs, and finishing pipe as produced or from work-in-process inventories.
- To assign work to employees and establish time schedules that assure timely completion. Coordinate all departmental activities on the shift and inform appropriate employees of relevant work activities. Resolve conflicts as appropriate.
- Assess their training needs and establish on-the-job training activities on the procedures and techniques to allow the employee to become proficient as quickly as possible.
- Assists in the handling of employee grievances at the first step of the grievance procedure. Consults with the Production Manager, Production Superintendent, and Human Resources Manager on labor relations and disciplinary matters.
- Supervise the mechanical property testing of manufactured product to ensure compliance with ISO, industry, and federal regulations.
- Assures departmental employees have required materials and supplies, particularly safety equipment.
- Monitors usage to assure adequate supply and control costs.
- Interacts with Quality Control Supervisors regarding cut-offs and defective pipe and interacts with Maintenance Foremen regarding equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Schedules and coordinates manpower requirements to maximize the skills and abilities of available employees and minimize overtime.
- Responsible for positioning equipment back in proper place.
What you bring
quality control
heavy industrial
high school
technical school
safety awareness
communication
- Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly
- Able to effectively supervise and motivate a unionized workforce.
- Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
- Must be able to help remove scrap, slag, sand and all other debris in area.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills required.
- Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb steps and ladders
- Adaptability, Building Trust, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Safety Awareness, and Work Standards.
- Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- One to three years’ experience in quality control function performing laboratory tests or physical inspection preferred.
- High school graduate or equivalent with trade or technical schooling preferred.
- One to three years heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
- Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to Supervision.
- Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
- Good verbal and written communication skills required.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
- Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
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Company
Overview
- Experience
- Safety
- Quality
- Sustainability
- Community Involvement
- We hold our products, processes, and people to high standards.
- Treat all associates with dignity and respect, and provide an environment where success is based on character, ability, and results.
- Produce the highest-quality product while maintaining the safest and cleanest plants in the industry, and be good environmental citizens.
100-Year Lifespan
Ductile Iron Pipe Durability
The lifespan of ductile iron pipe exceeds 100 years, reducing the need for frequent replacement and minimizing environmental impact over time.
100% Recyclable
Sustainable Manufacturing
Both the production process and the end product are entirely recyclable, contributing to a circular economy and reducing waste.
- Practicing resource efficiency and responsible procurement to reduce emissions, natural resource consumption, and waste generation in our operations.
- Implementing effective project controls to identify, mitigate and/or eliminate adverse environmental risks from our project activities.
- Seeking and deploying innovative solutions to help our clients reduce the environmental impact of their projects.
- U.S. ductile iron pipe manufactured in the U.S. has been certified as a sustainable product by the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability.
- Being an inclusive employer that promotes diversity and leads with respect and tolerance.
- Treating all associates with dignity and respect, and providing an environment where success is based on character, ability, and results.
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