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Manufacturing Supervisor - Bar Finish

Carpenter Technology · Reading, PA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Carpenter Technology (metals) in Reading, PA.

They ask for
2+ years · degree preferred

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How this role compares

Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 58%
  • Tooling 42%
  • CNC 33%
  • Machining 33%
  • Automation 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: Carpenter Technology in Reading

2 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found on the manufacturing team.

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qualifications

The Manufacturing Supervisor will . . .

  • ✓Provide production employees with guidance, direction and supervision in support of departmental operations.
  • ✓Promptly address performance issues.
  • ✓Actively promote all company policies and expectations, especially in support of safety plans and results.
  • ✓Plan and schedule operations within assigned area of responsibility.
  • ✓Maintain a positive work environment by regularly communicating with employees on the shop floor and responding to employee issues and concerns in a timely manner.
  • ✓Maintain well-organized and productive work areas.
  • ✓Work with others to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
  • ✓Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of the production team.
  • ✓Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion: coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
  • ✓Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
  • ✓Ensures a safe workplace.
  • ✓Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.
  • ✓Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

for The Manufacturing Supervisor

  • ✓To be considered all applicants must attach a resume outlining experience and qualifications.
  • ✓Two-year college degree preferred. High School Diploma required.
  • ✓2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/operational environment preferred.
  • ✓Ability to work 3 rotating shifts.
  • ✓Must be able to work weekends.
  • ✓Requires excellent written and verbal communications skills, problem solving skills, good business judgment and decision making skills. Emphasis on mutual respect, trustworthy and able to influence others.
  • ✓Working understanding of industrial / manufacturing standards and practices with demonstrated leadership ability, setting high expectations for performance. Ability to work effectively as part of a team initiative.
  • ✓Ability to i dentify and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgement.
  • ✓Assertiveness in support of safety and operational requirements.
  • ✓Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with frequently changing priorities. Requires strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. Disciplined results orientation.
  • ✓Ability to successfully coordinate internal and external resources.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Manufacturing supervisor – bar finish

Rotating 3 shifts

To be considered all applicants must attach a resume outlining experience and

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