Production Supervisor (Molding)

Job Summary

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of “Journey to Zero” and that all accidents are preventable.
• Hold daily shift meeting with a focus on safety, security, performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in root cause investigations of safety, security and/or quality improvement opportunities.
• Manage and ensure proper training of Production Associates.
• Provide work assignments and all other daily shift activities to Production Team members.
• Ensure the timely opening and closing of production orders in SAP; Propose schedule adjustments as appropriate.
• Cookordinate with the Production Planning department to ensure priority jobs are scheduled and completed on time.
• Identify and implement changes to production processes to improve on-time delivery, scrap rate, and production rates.
• Communicate problems, needs and other important information to department manager and/or other supervisors as appropriate.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues as needed.
• Communicate assembly equipment concerns and ensure corrective action is taken in a timely manner.
• Ensure assembly of parts/material in accordance with work instructions and at a rate determined by the job standard.
• Collaborate with the other department and shift supervisors Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to improve productivity, safety, and quality.
• Supervise, coach, and counsel employees to address performance concerns and achieve a high level of performance.
• Interview and hire employees as needed to ensure a fully productive team.
• Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.

Other related duties

Depending on business needs.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/lead role
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing or ISO Certified company preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proactively problem solve and follow up in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Some mechanical capability & basic computer skills required
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manufacturing environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee can sit or stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel Required None