Supervisor - Production - Aerofi

About the Company

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies across North America. With its head office in Longueuil, Québec, KDC operates 10 facilities throughout North America and employs nearly 4,800 dedicated employees.

About the Role

Assists the Value Stream/Production Manager in developing and leading value stream continuous improvement to drive a Lean Operating System. Responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring shift production, controlling quality levels, production quantities, and manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct STOP audits; participate in safety and housekeeping inspections.
• Track daily production goals, accident reports (if needed), and production summaries.
• Assign production employees to jobs and work stations, establish daily production goals, and conduct production line orientation including safety and evacuation routes.
• Train production employees for various production jobs with documentation.
• Develop employee LEAN skills through effective coaching, teaching, and mentoring.
• Help develop and execute value stream improvement plans.
• Facilitate team activities as needed and perform projects in support of LEAN initiatives.
• Perform LEAN audits and implement corrective measures if audits do not pass.
• Train and assist subordinates in the 5-why process to drive continuous improvement.
• Support 6S audits every shift and enforce sustainment with subordinates.
• Complete employee evaluations in a timely manner with consistency and measurable goals.
• Conduct shift walkthroughs with incoming and outgoing Production Leaders, reviewing visuals and taking action if necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all facets of the Value Stream.
• Perform random quality checks and ensure all employees are properly trained in Quality Control.
• Lead a Strategy Deployment opportunity yearly to improve identified areas.
• Increase throughput driven by continuous improvement, focusing on Safety and first-time Quality performance.
• Proficient use of Vorne Board Data to drive improvement.
• Participate in one Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) per year for Continuous Improvement.
• Provide training for all reporting subordinates.
• Monitor time and approve weekly work hours.
• Regular attendance per handbook policy.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Schedule

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM