Manufacturing Supervisor (Weekend 6am-6pm)

About the role

This role will report to the Manufacturing Manager and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role. This is a weekend shift, work hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 am-6 pm. Shift availability is subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team leads, team members, and other resources in achieving the production schedule while improving Safety, Quality, and Efficiency
• Supervise and motivate a manufacturing team to create a culture of personal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Create, document, and sustain Standardized Work practices
• Develop and implement production scalability, workflow plans
• Implement new assembly process and operations
• Initiate and facilitate problem solving groups to resolve issues in order to meet the current and future needs of the company
• Achieve quality and productivity metrics
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Quality, and FIT to ensure production needs are met
• Manage team members work schedule, time off, and department allocation
• Develop employee versatility plans
• Lead Performance Management Process and provide recommendations for compensation changes
• Manage any disciplinary actions required
• Initiate, coordinate, and manage inventory cost control programs
• Prepare and maintain production reports
• Manage dashboards for information visualization and decision making
• Utilize data to pin-point root cause of defects and production challenges
• Create and maintain Training Program, Safety Program, Workgroup boards, Continuous Improvement Projects, etc. and utilize tools such as A3's, 8-Step, RAIL's
• Enforce all safety policies to promote a safe and inclusive work group
• Develop and implement 5S and housekeeping programs
• Achieve technical training and versatility required to obtain domain expertise
• Flexibility to work on any of the shifts, or in any area of the plant, based on production needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Experience working with production systems; scale up manufacturing, volume production, linear production, using continuous improvement/TPS/Lean manufacturing methods
• Proficient with interviewing, training, developing, and handling disciplinary matters
• Computer systems knowledge including proficiency with MS Office programs
• Strong data analysis and data driven decision making skills
• Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to 1st level floor issues with regards to equipment, process, or manpower
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and tact needed to interact with all levels in the plant
• Organized with good planning and time management skills

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

Pay

Salary Ranges: $74,600.00 - $107,400.00