Description NRP Overview: Since 1945, we have been dedicated to producing high-quality, American-made hydraulic fittings, adapters, and precision-machined components for essential industries. As markets evolve, we continue to adapt and innovate while maintaining our commitment to reliability, quality, and customer trust. Position Summary: The Operations Supervisor oversees daily hose manufacturing operations, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate inventory handling, timely material preparation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The Supervisor will lead a team of operators, and to support the custom production of high-performance rubber hoses for the agriculture, aerospace, and oil and gas industries. Key Responsibilities: Supervisory & Leadership Duties: Production and scheduling • Direct daily production across the flexible mandrel hose manufacturing process, from material preparation through finished hose. • Assign employees to work orders and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules. • Monitor production output, work in process, and order status; communicate delays and adjust priorities as needed. • Coordinate changeovers and ensure the correct mandrels, tooling, compounds, reinforcement materials, and specifications are available before each run. Process and quality • Verify that hose is built to the applicable work orders and specifications at each stage of production. • Oversee mandrel preparation and use, tube extrusion, reinforcement, cover application, wrapping, curing, stripping, testing, and finishing, as applicable to the department. • Monitor process conditions and address defects, scrap, and rework with employees and Quality. • Ensure required inspections, tests, and production records are completed accurately. • Segregate nonconforming product and work with Quality on its disposition and corrective actions. People and safety • Train employees on equipment operation, standard work, product requirements, and safe handling practices. • Assign work, provide coaching and performance feedback, and develop cross-training to maintain coverage. • Enforce PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and other company safety procedures. • Inspect work areas for hazards and maintain clean, organized production and material storage areas. Equipment, materials, and reporting • Identify equipment problems, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime. • Monitor material use and availability; report shortages that could affect production. • Review and record production quantities, labor hours, scrap, rework, and downtime. • Work with Scheduling, Maintenance, Quality, the Mill Room, and Shipping to keep orders moving and meet delivery commitments. • Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and improve product consistency. • Perform other duties as assigned. Collaboration & Reporting: • Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Logistics to ensure material readiness for custom hose builds. • Generate and present reports on department performance, material flow, downtime, and labor utilization. • Participate in department planning, budgeting, and improvement initiatives. Requirements Physical & Work Environment Requirements: • Frequent walking, standing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs). • Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and chemicals in manufacturing and warehouse areas. • Use of PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots is required. Benefits: • Health, dental, and vision insurance options. • Paid time off and holiday pay. • 401K with company match.