Production Supervisor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute staffing plans based on demand by area
• Develop and sustain standard work for operations and positions
• Fosters a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Assess department constraints; communicate needs and propose solutions
• Lead and ensure safe work practices
• Facilitate and lead teams on control plans (PDCA)
• Lead kaizen activities and continuous improvement efforts
• Work in close partnership with engineering to set priorities and successfully execute departmental goals
• Provide leadership and employee development
• Drive team performance against production targets (takt time, scrap, productivity)
• Lead and coach teams toward improved performance in department presentations

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a production setting
• Bachelor’s degree; and/or three years + related experience
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principals and tools, as well as an ability to apply that knowledge
• Passion for continuous improvement and achieving results
• Proven experience applying standard work systems and knowledge of production flow
• Proficient computer skills, including tracking and trending performance metrics, preparing routine communications, updating shared documents, and managing Q-board content
• Able to set goals based on company and department objectives and achieve results
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and coach in a team-based environment
• Maintain a working knowledge of all departmental processes and activities