Production Supervisor

About the role

We are currently seeking a Supervisor-Production. This position is directly responsible for all aspects of managing an assembly, distribution, machining or processing in manufacturing with a specific focus on safety, quality, and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Oversees the development and monitors work teams to ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Prepares production schedules and coordinates daily activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Reviews production performance data to measure efficiency and goal achievement and to identify opportunities for cost reduction and/or improvement.
• Develops and/or revises standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
• Aids employees in career progression and learning through effective communications, coaching, training and development and providing experiential opportunities.
• Establishes, implements, and documents a training program for all manufacturing personnel.
• Encourages and promotes cross-training between departments.
• Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and process improvement.
• Formulates performance standards in relation to Sonaca North America behaviors; provides ongoing feedback; conducts evaluations; and initiates personnel actions for subordinates.
• Participates in the Review of Customer Specifications and the creation of Specification Specific Process Codes for assigned manufacturing area.
• Participates in and drives Continuous Improvement projects within assigned manufacturing area and measures them for effectiveness.
• Safeguards compliance with the corporate policies, initiatives and EH&S requirements.

Requirements

• 5 years supervision/leadership experience.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations in assembly, machining or processing.
• Knowledge of problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of assembly, machining or processing practices and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and delegate work to direct reports.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite of products and other operations software.
• Ability to develop and present presentations.
• Ability to apply lean tools and principles.
• Ability to create effective teams.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Lean tools and principles.
• Team-building and coaching abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Why Choose Sonaca North America?

• We take care of our people.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace"). This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake emails or calls from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process. Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings. Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.