Extrusion Supervisor

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

The Fiber Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for achieving the production goals of the assigned department. The Fiber Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and overseeing personnel of the department.

Rotating 24/7 work schedule for Group B Nights will reflect a weekday rotation of:

5pm – 5am Week 1 Friday – Sunday; Off Monday – Thursday

5pm – 5am Week 2 Thursday – Sunday; Off Monday – Wednesday

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $34.00 - $36.00 per hour with at least a 10% shift differential. This is the reasonable estimate for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Pay could be more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

1. Oversees, assists, and manages operations of assigned department, providing progress updates to Fiber Value Stream Manager.
2. Maintains and fosters a continuous improvement environment through Lean Principles and constant evaluation of current processes while adhering to quality standards.
3. Provides strong leadership to department personnel through hands on involvement as a “working” supervisor when needed.
4. Determines work assignments and establishes priorities for personnel of assigned department.
5. Builds and maintains a highly motivated and flexible workforce that is cross trained on all equipment.
6. Provides on-the-job training as needed to ensure quality production and properly orients and trains new hires.
7. Communicates job expectations to employees, monitors, and appraises employee performance to reduce department turnover.
8. Monitors overall employee performance using the corrective action process when needed.
9. Tracks employee absenteeism and reviews payroll records to verify hours worked.
10. Performs annual employee performance appraisals.
11. Serves as an active participant of the Emergency Responder Team, having full knowledge of the facility.
12. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
13. Sound judgement in solving problems independently.
14. Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
15. Ability to analyse and solve problems to support continuous improvement.

What you bring:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Business or Engineering. Alternatively, a 2-year technical degree with relevant experience.
• Knowledge: Minimum 5 years of experience working in a high-volume production environment. Minimum 3 years of prior supervisor experience.  Strong knowledge of production methods.
• Special Skills: Knowledge of Lean MFG Principles. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, engage, and motivate staff.
• Customers Define Our Success: Provide support to the production floor, answer equipment repair and trouble-shooting requests to eliminate machine downtime and ensure continuous production.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.