*Operations Supervisor~ Job in Ferndale, Washington Us


This position will provide supervision to employees in an Operational area. The incumbent's principle challenge will be to supervise and coordinate a safe working environment that permits maximum production. This position includes supervisory accountability for bargaining unit employees. Maintain and foster positive professional behavior and communications within the Maintenance, Operations and Management group in addition to the plant's associated departments. Monitor and continuously improve, processes, procedures, and upgrade equipment to reduce or eliminate safety hazards and risks to the area crew/teams, with a goal of achieving a zero OSHA/LWD cases case rate.

Basic Qualifications
This position requires an in-depth knowledge and experience of both supervisory and technical nature. The position requires highly developed human relations skills necessary to direct and motivate subordinate personnel. The incumbent requires specific detailed knowledge of heavy industrial operations to facilitate production and maintenance issues. Incumbent should demonstrate an above average rating in the following eight dimensions: communication skills, judgment, interpersonal astuteness, results orientation, collaboration, critical thinking, developing others and forward thinking. Basic computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Incumbent will possess a degree of knowledge and understanding of aluminum manufacturing, develop and supervise coordinates in the production of aluminum or support processes, and a basic understanding of the labor contract.