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ABOUT US

ATW Companies

Headquartered in Warwick, RI, ATW Companies runs state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in California, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. ATW Companies offers global sales and support and is a highly engineered metal solution provider to the metal component marketplace-servicing customers worldwide. ATW provides a wide range of fabrication technologies to meet the exacting requirements of industries and diverse technologies for the most critical applications. Through continuously adding value and innovation to their products and services, ATW offers the best solutions for customers and their partners.

A.T. Wall Company (Wall) is based in Warwick, RI and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ATW Companies. Wall’s history dates back to 1886 when it was founded in Providence, RI as a supplier of metal findings to the Jewelry industry. A.T. Wall is a leading supplier of seamless cold-drawn specialty tubing, and a premier manufacturer of magazines for 1911 pistols under the Metalform brand. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 registered custom manufacturer. Our goal is to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations especially for our customers in demanding markets such as Aerospace, Electronics, Telecommunications, Defense, Firearms and Medical industries. Today, Wall is uniquely positioned to serve the most exacting industrial and scientific requirements of the worldwide marketplace.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of employees involved in manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include training and supervising staff, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and enforcing company policies and procedures. This role also involves monitoring departmental performance, reporting on key metrics, and working to achieve production goals as established by the management team. The supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing operation or supervisory role.
• Strong proficiency in computer applications, including ERP systems (Epicor/Vantage experience is a plus) and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members across various departments. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey critical information for operational success.
• Adaptability to sudden operational changes and challenges.
• Experience working in a capacity-constrained manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a unionized workplace is preferred.

COMPETENCES:

• Supervise all production activities performed by employees.
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift.
• Maintain department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Maintain data on individual employee performance to department standards.
• Responsible for providing feedback to employees on performance through informal (day to day interaction) and formal methods (yearly written appraisal, documented disciplinary action).
• Monitor and report daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime. • Evaluate any gapsto department goals and provides explanation and corrective actionsfor gaps.
• Maintain employee timecards and approvals for payroll on a weekly basis
• Support cost reduction, 5S and continuous improvement efforts. 
• Report equipment problems to appropriate maintenance department personnel.
• Coordinate with quality control to maintain standards
• Take appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies.
• Assist under guidance from the Operations Manager, with development & implementation of policies and procedures for personnel issues including but not limited to rewards, disciplinary action, time daily and weekly overtime, hiring and training. 
• Perform required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence, including assigned KPI reporting.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment and facilities; take corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Resolve production-related issues with representatives from other departments throughout the company.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
• Participate in safety programs and all required safety training for employees and coordinate tracking with HR.
• Perform other duties assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 2-4 years manufacturing/supervisory experience • Knowledge of Microsoft applications 
• Conflict resolution skills
• Previous experience in a union shop a plus 
• Intermediate math skills 
• Knowledge of metal and/or tube drawing, and firearm products a plus

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