Reference #: 775911Production Supervisor Job DescriptionAt Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.Reimagine What's PossibleProduction Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities:
Gardner Cryogenics, (an Air Products Business), leading manufacturer of cryogenic containers for transport and storage of liquid helium and hydrogen, has an immediate opening for a Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) at its main manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, PA.The Production Supervisor is responsible for directly supervising a team of 15 to 20 manufacturing technicians. Manufactured containers must comply with critical engineering criteria, customer specifications, design standards, and applicable regulatory codes. The Production Foremen ensures that appropriate manufacturing methods are applied during the fabrication process. The position must balance production schedules, safety performance, and efficiency of the manufacturing department employees while ensuring the quality of all work. Gardner Cryogenics is a union shop. Day-to-day supervision of the manufacturing technicians in support of the overall goals and objectives of Gardner Cryogenics, including safety, quality, production schedule, and budget.Required Skills / Abilities:Lead the manufacturing technicians in compliance with Gardner's Basic Safety ProcessProvide training and development for direct reportsCoordinate with Test Department resources in support of the production scheduleComplete all required documentation accurately and on-timeLead solving and investigation efforts pertaining to non-conforming productManage the technician certifications and trainingSchedule external inspection agency representatives as the need arises Requirements/Background Skills:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent work experience5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the pressure vessel industryStrong welding and manufacturing quality experienceExperience with lean manufacturingSupervisory experience in a union shop environmentStrong technical troubleshooting backgroundAbility to speak and write clearly and concisely on technical topicsMilitary Veterans: Air Products is a military-friendly employer that values the skills acquired through military teamwork. Our culture and company value the leadership and focus on safety that is acquired from your service. This position would be best suited for Non-commissioned Officers with a specific focus in technical fields. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical skills and, for example, experience in propulsion systems, engineering fields, nuclear power, aircraft maintenance, cryogenic technicians, and civil engineering are encouraged to apply.
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