Beam Mill Supervisor

Beam Mill Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-focused operation of the Beam Mill Department at the Quincy Plant during the assigned shift. Directs department personnel and oversees roll-forming production activities to ensure customer requirements, production schedules, dimensional specifications, and labor objectives are met. Coordinates raw material, tooling, mill setups, changeovers, material flow, and departmental resources to maximize equipment utilization and schedule attainment. Works closely with Production Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Beam Weld, Paint, Shipping, and other manufacturing departments to improve process performance and support continuous improvement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily Beam Mill Department operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives

Review the production schedule, order priorities, staffing, raw material availability, tooling readiness, and equipment condition; sequence work and adjust priorities to meet customer and shipping requirements

Assign and coordinate employees across beam mills, setup and changeover activities, inspection, material handling, packaging, and supporting operations to maintain efficient workflow

Monitor hourly output, schedule attainment, machine utilization, cycle time, labor performance, downtime, scrap, rework, and work-in-process; initiate corrective action when results are off plan

Verify proper setup, changeover, and operation of beam roll-forming mills, dies, rolls, punches, cutoff equipment, straighteners, conveyors, and supporting systems

Ensure formed beam components meet approved drawings and specifications, including profile dimensions, hole and slot patterns, cut length, straightness, camber, twist, surface condition, and material identification

Confirm operators perform required first-piece and in-process inspections, complete production documentation, and promptly identify and contain nonconforming product

Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate dimensional variation, tooling wear, forming defects, material concerns, and repeat nonconformances; implement and verify corrective actions

Coordinate with Maintenance to prioritize breakdowns, document recurring equipment issues, complete operator care expectations, and support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability

Plan and manage product, tooling, and coil changeovers to minimize lost time, confirm correct material and settings, and return equipment to production safely and efficiently

Ensure proper handling, staging, identification, and inventory control of coils, formed beam sections, tooling, and work-in-process

Lead shift-start and routine floor communication covering safety concerns, production priorities, quality alerts, staffing, material shortages, downtime, and performance expectations

Train, coach, and develop employees on safe work practices, standardized work, mill setup and operation, dimensional inspection, material handling, and problem solving

Maintain cross-training plans and qualified coverage for critical mill positions, setups, inspections, coil handling, and material movement

Ensure compliance with required PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, crane and powered industrial truck practices, coil-handling requirements, pinch-point controls, and all applicable safety and environmental requirements

Investigate safety incidents, near misses, quality events, and production interruptions; identify root causes and ensure assigned corrective actions are completed

Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standardized work, visual management, waste reduction, setup reduction, and continuous improvement activities within the department

Maintain accurate shift documentation, including production quantities, downtime, changeover performance, scrap, staffing, training, quality concerns, and pass-down information for the next shift

Coordinate with Production Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Beam Weld, Paint, Shipping, and other departments to maintain material availability and downstream production flow

Administer company policies, attendance expectations, work rules, and applicable labor agreement provisions consistently and fairly

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department and ensure good housekeeping practices are sustained throughout the shift

Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)

Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including required overtime

Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards

Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public

Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner

Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values

Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory position

Skills and Abilities

Ability to solve practical math problems, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, and dimensional conversions

Fluent in written and oral English and the ability to effectively communicate to others

Organizational skills including knowledge of production schedules, staffing plans and material priorities

The ability to type using a personal computer to complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports

General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000 

Working knowledge of roll-forming mills, tooling, dies, punches, cutoff systems, coil handling, and related automated equipment

Ability to interpret production schedules, engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, inspection requirements, and work instructions

Experience leading union-represented manufacturing employees

Strong understanding of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), throughput management, changeover reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

Certifications or Licenses

None

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving equipment, noise, metalworking processes, oils and material-handling activity. The role also performs administrative work in an office setting and may occasionally travel for business purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, bend and use hands to handle tools, documents and equipment controls

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

Must be able to safely access production equipment and move throughout the manufacturing area

Ability to operate office equipment

Work Schedule:

Work schedule is based on the assigned shift and production requirements

Evening, weekend and overtime work may be required 

Work schedules may vary based on position and department needs

Travel: up to 10%

Additional Conditions:

The employee must comply with all safety guidelines and workplace policies/practices

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and may be subject to change as necessary.