HYDRATIGHT - Workshop Supervisor

Actuant Corporation is a $1.2B diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are market leaders in branded hydraulic and electrical tools & supplies, umbilical, rope and cable solutions, as well as highly engineered position motion control systems. Actuant business operations are divided into four segments focused on the niche markets we serve: Industrial, Energy, Electrical and Engineered Solutions. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol ATU.

For over 30 years, HYDRATIGHT has provided world-class bolted joint solutions and machining services to the Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Industrial and Aero industries. Today, the breadth and depth of our product and service offering is unrivalled in our specialist field. Through our ability to innovate technology that makes connections safe, efficient and environmentally friendly, HYDRATIGHT sets international standards in joint integrity, providing trusted solutions to customers on a global scale.

Business Contribution:

This position develops and implements best practice strategies to bring about and sustain change within the Deer Park workshop operations and support the organizations continued aim to deliver exceptional customer service at the lowest cost. This position assists in driving the improvement efforts throughout the Deer Park workshop operations along with coordinating efforts to share and implement best practice solutions throughout the GOM region. This position is responsible for local inventory management of rental and service assets, managing a team of workshop technicians and the day to day workshop operations. A strong customer focus is required with the ability to meet the customer’s needs creatively and aggressively in very short timeframes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives and co-ordinates operational and associated administrative process improvement using appropriate LEAD tools
• Identifies the root causes of process failures and facilitates problem resolution utilizing LEAD tools and techniques
• Lead and manage all ISO efforts in the Deer Park location being the main local contact along with responsibility for related Quality activities
• Lead, develop and coach a team of full time Workshop Technicians within the Deer Park facility, formally appraising their performance annually, but providing regular performance feedback as necessary and ensuring good communication channels exist
• Responsible for training of all workshop employees at all positions of responsibility within the workshop
• Liaise with appropriate centers of excellence and assure standardized work processes are in place for processes performed in the Deer Park location
• Develop and analyze KPI’s to identify internal issues and implement corrective actions and countermeasure strategies to be taken based on analysis of KPI results
• Provides support and coaching to workshop employees
• Manage and supervise a team of technicians and related procedures to assure rental equipment is maintained properly and available on the shelf for all rental requirements including emergency rental situations
• Responsible for all customer equipment repair and calibration processes assuring all full and complete use of current standardized processes utilized throughout the Western Region
• Set and maintain housekeeping and workshop standards throughout the local workshop
• Responsible for inventory management of all rental and service assets
• Participate in local management meetings to set direction and manage operations of Deer Park
• Works in a manner which protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others

Required Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; minimum 5 years related experience and/or training in a Lean environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong background in inventory management practices in an operational setting
• Proven ability to drive change in an environment of continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in driving projects
• Proficient project management skills required
• Ability to write reports and relevant business correspondence
• Computer literate good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Proven track record of leading and supervising a team of hourly employee’s
• Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs
• Experience in operating a forklift
• Must be available to answer and respond 24/7 calls
• Must be able to interact with customers

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Actuant offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale. Choose opportunity choose Actuant!

Actuant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Actuant will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.