Production Supervisor

Position Summary

The Du Quoin, IL facility produces low & medium voltage power cables. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a Production Coordinator to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s) during a shift operation.

Basic Function

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions on a particular shift operation with primary emphasis on; assuring the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules, producing a quality product in a safe manner; coordinating production to meet production control schedules and maintain continuous flow of production; and implementing the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Using thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plans work and production for the shift.

• Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements.

• Observe and hold associates accountable for safety adherence, efficiency, overall production performance, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap usage and waste.

• Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.

• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call-ins, and overtime schedule and accurately approve associate time in ADP.

• Handle the first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance established policy.

• Support and ensure associates and the manufacturing function(s) adhere and utilize fully all lean tools including those in PG1OPS (6S, Visual Management, RTFT and Tier Communication).

• Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.

Supervision Scope

• Direct supervision over hourly union associates and coordinates with various other departments.

Key Requirements

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing management environment.

• Must have good attention to detail.

• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis.

• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.

• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Solid planning, leadership, computer and administrative skills.

• High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace.

• Must be adaptable, professional demeanor responding to change.

• Good understanding of business principles and practices; functions as a change agent who can effectively manage manufacturing to achieve positive bottom line results.

Desired Background

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing setting.

• 1-3 years supervisory experience leading a large team in a manufacturing setting highly preferred.

• Strong project management skills.