Production Supervisor

• Monitor production performance, capacity, manpower utilization, downtime and productivity.

• Manages a team of professionals (e.g., engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.

• Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.

• Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.

• Evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.

• Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.

• Support new product introduction, production ramp-up and process readiness.
• Reduce cycle time, downtime, defects, scrap and production waste.
• Monitor FPY, defect rate, rework, scrap and other quality indicators.

• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.

• May train and coach junior operators and junior team supervisors

• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.

• Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.

• Assists in department budget planning and managing department expenses.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensures compliance of standards.

• Ensure that all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions.

• Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.

• Lead Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma improvement activities to drive productivity and cost-reduction projects

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to manufacturing/production engineering.
• At least 6 years of operations and supervisory or team leadership experience and/or related experience and/or trade knowledge.
• Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, mentoring and/or organization development.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety requirements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and structured problem solving.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Allowances & Bonuses

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Job Category

Operations

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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