FIT Supervisor - Night Shift

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage Team Leads, Team Members and other resources in achieving the production testing throughput with focus on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency
• Create, document, and sustain Standardized Work practices
• Develop and implement production scalability, workflow plans
• Responsible for creating and maintaining programs such as Training Program, Safety Program, Continuous Improvement Projects, etc and utilizing tools such as A3’s, 8-Step, RAIL’s.
• Implementation of new testing processes and operations
• Supervise and motivate a team of Team Leads and Team Members; creating a culture of personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Initiate and facilitate problem solving groups to resolve issues in order to meet the current and future needs of the company
• Maintain and improve quality and productivity metrics
• Cook with internal department teams such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams to ensure testing needs are met
• Manage team members’ shift schedules, time off, and department resource allocation
• Develop employee versatility plans and manage employee training
• Lead the Performance Management Process and any recommendations for compensation changes
• Manage any disciplinary actions required
• Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost control programs
• Prepare and maintain area performance reports, especially evaluating performance to daily and goals
• Responsible for creating and promoting a safe and inclusive work group
• Responsible for developing and implementing 5S and housekeeping programs
• Achieve technical training and versatility required to obtain domain expertise
• Interview and hire new team members

Skills and Experience

• 3 + years of proven success as a hands-on leader and supervisory experience
• Electrical experience/background strongly preferred
• Computer systems knowledge including proficiency with MS Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principals
• Superior communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening)
• Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight
• Willingness to adapt to change and learn new technical and computer skills
• Poor interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish effective cross-functional working relationships
• Organized with good planning and time management skills
• Proficient with interviewing, training, developing, and handling disciplinary matters

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 25–50 lbs
• Use hands and fingers to operate machinery controls and computers throughout the shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for product inspection and reading digital/printed materials
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and communicate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform essential tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas (safety glasses, safety-toed boots).