Superintendent of Welding

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location:

Peoria, IL, US, 61639

Req ID: 30076

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Manage the efforts of supervisors and hourly personnel covering various departments over three shifts. Is responsible for administering and controlling productive labor, variable overhead and OVC budgets. Is responsible for efficient use, operation and preservation of production facilities in the Peoria plant.

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and an environmentally friendly work place for employees and visitors. (ISO14001).
Responsible for quality of output as delivered to other production areas, service parts and/or customers.
Manage efforts to achieve established production goals. Monitor progress and adjust efforts accordingly. Develop and implement programs to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Initiate increases or decreases in manpower. Interview and select qualified hourly employees and oversee their training.
Work with plant manager on problems or potential problems beyond his control which affect his ability to produce quality product in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with other departments whose work affects his operation while giving them timely notice of his requirements.
Administer union/management agreement on shop floor to maintain a sound working relationship with bargaining unit employees.
Keep abreast of technological developments through professional organizations, trade shows, seminars and other activities as needed.
Support ISO9002 quality and ISO14001 environmental efforts in areas of responsibility.
Support the company’s EEO efforts and take appropriate actions to prevent harassment of employees.

Qualifications/Requirements

Four-year degree in related field or equivalent work experience in similar manufacturing environment.
Quality of effort to achieve efficiency, utilization, and productivity goals for departments of responsibility.
Maintaining a safe work environment in all department of responsibility.
Maintain effective communication with the bargaining unit.
Minimize the degree of scrap and re-operation in departments managed.
Maintain effective communication with other members of management.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.