Production Supervisor - 2nd/3rd Shift
Alfa Laval · Broken Arrow, OK
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $86k–$101k
- Travel
- 15%
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Alfa Laval (industrial) in Broken Arrow, OK. You will be responsible for Driving customer order execution, according to agreed plan and in line with four priorities: sustainability, quality, delivery and cost.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S
- Base pay
- $86k–$101k
- Day to day
- about 15% travel
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live production postings in Oklahoma.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 83%
- ✓ 5S 33%
- Lean 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Alfa Laval
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 15% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Alfa Laval in Broken Arrow
3 other open roles at this site.
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requirements
including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.
- ✓Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives the analysis and identification of opportunities for improvement. Sets and follows up targets set for the teams, broken down from the factory level.
- ✓Works with the site EH&S team to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
- ✓Works with Quality Assurance on customer claim resolution and drives process improvements so that future claims are prevented.
- ✓Defines and communicates work assignments to shop personnel. Monitors progress of work and address issues as needed (ex. re-allocation of resources, alternate sequencing of jobs, resolution of operational/technical issues, etc.).
- ✓Assesses and communicates staffing, equipment, and outsourcing needs of the teams.
- ✓Monitors and takes action to eliminate waste and drive down manufacturing costs. Assures effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment (ex. Reduction of set-up and cycle times, etc.).
- ✓‘Owner’ of team equipment including correct usage, and preventative maintenance.
- ✓Works with Maintenance department to ensure clear division of activities between operator maintenance and maintenance department preventative maintenance schedules.
- ✓Drives team performance through prioritization and hands-on development of Standard Operating Procedures.
- ✓Engages with Safety, Quality, Product, and Factory management to ensure these functional area
requirements
are included in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- ✓As owner secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
- ✓Gives input to the development of the annual shop budget. Controls team expenses in order to meet approved budget.
- ✓Responsible for team area cleanliness and implementation of cleaning routines, 5S and holding team members accountable to this category.
- ✓Involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.
- ✓Interfaces with Sales Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling and other members of the Production team relative to planning and scheduling of work orders and cost estimation of product.
- ✓Ensures effective and frequent communication with shop personnel related to company and departmental developments.
- ✓Conducts daily ALPS board meetings (Alfa Laval Performance System) to ensure employee management communications and continuous improvements.
- ✓Ensures positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; fosters an attitude of responsibility and ownership.
- ✓Assists Unit Manager with other tasks as needed.
- ✓All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
- ✓Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
- ✓Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.
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About the job
As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for Driving customer order execution, according to agreed plan and in line with four priorities: sustainability, quality, delivery and cost. First line manager. Coordinate between different processes and support functions Supervise employees engaged in the production process of air-cooled heat exchangers. Monitor employee performance and coordinate workflow to ensure shop operates efficiently. This is a second/third shift work position (working evenings), and weekend work will be required on occasion.
This position oversees our 2nd/3rd shift production.
This position is in Tulsa, OK and/or Broken Arrow, OK .
As a part of the team, you will
- •Set and follow up targets for Manufacturing in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
- •Review production schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers and coordinate production set-up with Team Leaders. Meet shop goals and customer expectations.
- •Operate as a team within the shop and other areas related to production (materials, scheduling, purchasing, etc.) to ensure on-time deliveries.
- •Responsible for the continuous improvement, leading 5S initiatives, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.
- •Oversees team member development and hiring, ensuring compliance with legal and equal opportunity standards in collaboration with HR.
- •Together with Factory, Safety and Quality Managers develop new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.
- •Delivers Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and makes recommendations for wage increases.
- •Assures compliance with Alfa Laval
What you know
High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmen
