Production Supervisor

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsibilities

• Safety:
  • Identify unsafe conditions and eliminate safety hazards.
  • Investigate incidents, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and document findings in incident reports for review by the Director of Operations.
  • Ensure all team members are trained and working safely.
  • Continuously monitor for unsafe acts, maintenance concerns, and slip/trip/fall hazards.
  • Regularly coach and encourage employees to comply with safety rules and practices.
• Staffing & Training:
  • Identify staffing needs and collaborate with the Director of Operations and Human Resources to prioritize and fill open positions.
  • Participate in screening and hiring of candidates.
  • Develop and track new operator training programs and a tiered career growth path.
  • Train and cross-train operators to meet production schedules.
  • Serve on committees addressing strategic issues such as scrap reduction, material usage, and safety.
  • Measure operator efficiency, evaluate progress, and provide coaching using documented processes.
  • Track attendance, recognize quality performance, and coach employees for success.
  • Consult with HR on employee relations, labor relations, benefits, and other HR concerns.
• Operations:
  • Oversee workstation schedules, communicate with planning for improvements or changes, and address challenges.
  • Maintain production levels, ensuring safety, line speeds, product quality, and work order quantities.
  • Establish and communicate KPIs on the production floor to promote productivity, throughput, and on-time delivery (OTD) targets.
  • Minimize downtime through efficient set-ups, material availability, and staging.
  • Reduce downtime due to maintenance by scheduling preventive maintenance.
• Scrap Management:
  • Ensure scrap is reported by work center.
  • Implement corrective actions to reduce scrap by analyzing contributing factors.
  • Collaborate with operators, engineers, and maintenance personnel to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Productivity & Lean:
  • Promote and support the Marmon Utility Lean program by engaging operators in lean activities, training, and suggestions.
  • Develop methods to improve material staging efficiency and eliminate time spent searching for materials.
  • Implement visual standards for 5S and work with leads and teams to ensure adherence.
  • Monitor daily team accountability to visual standards and "Good to Go" practices.
  • Lead teams in conducting periodic 5S audits and transition ownership to team leads.
• Work Center Organization:
  • Organize work centers for maximum efficiency.
  • Provide necessary tools and resources to achieve work center goals.
  • Maintain good housekeeping disciplines.
  • Reduce transportation and waste of materials within and between departments.

These are the general duties required for the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment, with supervisory experience.
• Direct wire and cable experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and process aptitude, with working knowledge of wire/cable machinery.
• 2–4 year degree in engineering or manufacturing technology preferred; equivalent proven work experience will be considered.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, organizational ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork and develop collaborative relationships within supervised areas.
• Preferred: Lean Sigma training, maintenance knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Extensive walking, lifting, and carrying of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, drive, walk, and climb for extended periods.
• Capability to operate test equipment, machinery, power tools, and work at heights using ladders and scaffolding.

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted by applicable law.