Supervisor - Production

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the production process to ensure proper coordination between all company departments and the manufacturing line.
• Understand and communicate effectively with engineering, sales, accounting, supply chain, human resources, and manufacturing functions to resolve production issues.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Ensure contributions from each department are integrated into products to deliver a high-quality, safe product to customers.
• Manage employees to develop effective employee relations, adhere to health and safety management systems, meet productivity levels, minimize turnover, maintain proper inventory, and communicate and meet consistent high-quality standards.
• Provide employee coaching and development.
• Partner with Human Resources to timely resolve employee issues, issue discipline, and make employment decisions, as necessary.
• Utilize the Good to Go process to monitor daily activities in each department and continuously improve in all areas.
• Perform accident investigations and make recommendations to EHS about preventing accidents.
• Track absenteeism, approve vacations, and manage timesheets for all direct reports on a weekly basis.
• Comply with and manage company and department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business management or 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing supervision role.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
  • 1-3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with a health and safety management system.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare/plan for future timelines (30 days, 60 days, etc).
  • Experience using ERP/MRP and timekeeping software in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in training and development.
  • Machining/assembly background.