Production Supervisor

About The Role

The Production Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production operators. This role will work closely with other supervisors, production engineers, safety, quality, environment, equipment/controls, and process teams.

• Serve as technical trainer and coach/mentor for operators both on regular and on-demand occasions depending on company needs and their qualifications.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Production Workforce Management:
• Support employees to be motivated in line with company goals.
• Review production schedules and make suggestions on the labor plans to meet the scheduled requirements.
• Manage attendance of operators by using attendance record system.
• Coach and train operators to develop production skills and technical/general competencies related to production.
• Appraise operator performance and give productive feedback.
• Address complaints and resolve problems of operators.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among employees.
• Boost operator's morale.
• Production Management/Continuous Improvement:
• Assign and direct work according to the production plans.
• Responsible for achieving, monitoring, reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Confer with other shift leaders to coordinate activities in related departments.
• Interpret company policies to operators to ensure that safety and proves/qualities policies are followed.
• Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed.
• Manage MES system and logistics regarding the shift he/she supervises.
• Develop and implement continuous training programs to enhance employees' skills.
• Production Operation:
• Run, monitor, and supervise the production operations listed. The operation is mainly conducted by computer-controlled equipment: Notching, Vacuum Dry, Stacking, Tap-welding, and Packaging.
• Monitor and inspect the quality of semi-finished products (electrodes).
• Must learn and understand how to operate the equipment and have duty for training operators about operation of equipment.
• Equipment Management:
• Maintain and report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and inquire maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual.
• Create and update equipment operation manuals.
• Work Environment/Safety Management:
• Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R (Right material, Right quantity, Right position) and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Responsible for on-site S.H.E management activities.
• Enhance employees' safety awareness through regular safety training.
• Materials/Inventory Management:
• Manage site materials and inventory of the semi-finished products.
• Manage inventory of the products pending evaluation and the B-graded products.
• Manage the on-site logistics of semi-finished products.
• Improve the efficiency of materials management through inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of operational tools and procedures obtained through work experience
• Ability to perform all tasks within a single production process and to turn-on/off the system
• Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
• Night shift availability preferred but not required
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, especially in automotive, electrical component, and/or chemical manufacturing preferred
• Experience with LEAN, SPC, Six Sigma programs preferred
• Experience with MES preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
• Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.
• Work Environment: Usual office environment, production, and construction sites. Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals).

Non-Discrimination Statement

HSBMA LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on criminal history or any other protected category. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we encourage all qualified individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds, to apply for positions.