North Production Supervisor - Nights
About the role
Description Leads, oversees & manages projects, leaders, & staff in department. Solves production flow problems, follows up on recuts/andons/missing parts (expediting). Leads Daily Management board. Follows up on issues and fixes root causes. Assure labor balancing is done daily; minimize indirect labor Production planning and scheduling for department; meet or exceed company tact times. Assure parts & tools are available and on-time to work cells Identifies/requests tools and shop supplies; submit to Production Manager for approval Hire/fire/discipline/reward production employees Production organization, safety, & 5S Manage overtime and labor cost/scrap reduction Ensure product quality; work with Quality department on check sheets; assure timely corrections to quality issues & root cause analysis Coordinate w/ other shift operations. Accountability for continuous training of staff; set training goals and meet them
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and targets.
- Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and efficiency goals.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Resolve employee conflicts and maintain a positive work environment.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Manages departmental projects, team leaders, and staff, ensuring efficient production flow and timely resolution of issues (e.g., rework, downtime, material shortages).
- Participate in daily management meetings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required Associates Degree Preferred
- Experience: 5 years Manufacturing experience with 2 years of Supervisory experience
- Certifications: Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Andon, or other relevant manufacturing certifications.
- Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English