Production Supervisor PRODU003853

About the role

The Production Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day plant manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring timeliness of shipping goals, cost objectives and quality standards are met. This role also implements all safety programs, and fosters a strong safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and proactive safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders and productions schedules to determine work force adjustments.
• Supervises a team of hourly union employees.
• Communicate with Production Control, Quality, Purchasing, and Maintenance regarding all aspects of production to monitor quality, quantity, and cost within specifications.
• Makes improvements to meet production quality and quantity needs.
• Oversees operational training of new employees and continual training of existing employees on production changes, safety issues, products, etc.
• Administers and investigates accidents, attendance, and process disciplines along with corrective action counseling.
• Schedules and participates in Company-wide department meetings.
• Conducts safety audits, observations, training, and "Tool Box" talks with employees to ensure a safe working environment.
• Enforces company policies and procedures regarding PPE, accident investigations, and ergonomics.
• Develops, analyzes, and presents reports, including but not limited to, forecasts, productivity, and safety.
• Conducts, leads, or implements the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.
• Identifies, plans, and leads Kaizen events related to 5S, standard work, SMED and process flow to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A.S. in a technical or management field required.
• 2 years supervisory experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Working Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles to include 5S, SMED, Gemba etc.

Qualifications

• Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong analytic skills including the ability to process workflow.
• Experience working in a team environment preferably with a small to medium size company.
• Strong coaching and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• MAPICS experience preferred.
• Ability to walk, sit, bend, twist and navigate all areas of office and plant.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $63,000 to $80,000.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program.