Production Supervisor

• Responsible for assuring assigned shift meets key performance indicator (KPI) goals in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.
• Reviews daily production schedule for the department to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
• Supervises and directs personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures. Includes safety training and company safety and accident prevention procedures.
• Coordinates workflow and develops teamwork to attain shift/department objectives.
• Completes assigned standard work in the frequencies prescribed
• Anticipates and determines causes of misses in shift’s KPIs
• Reports promptly to production manager and/or site manager when KPI misses occur. Estimates impact on overall operation and prepares recover plans and corrective actions.
• Prepares required forms for shift employees and forwards them to production manager and/or human resources for approval.
• Conducts orientation and training of new hires, including safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures 6S standards are sustained.
• Manages and approves employee punch request, PTO, weekly timesheet for payroll processing.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Supervisory and/or management experience in a manufacturing environment, with machining and assembly processes required

Qualifications

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Communication: excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills to facilitate work through multiple shifts / departments / buildings. Ability and willingness to provide feedback and have crucial conversations with effective results.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead, plan accordingly and prepare/deliver action plans to achieve results.
• Problem solving: Possess strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude to help troubleshoot problems and implement improvement plans which deliver solutions effectively.
• Possess computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to maintain employee confidentiality.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships.
• Ability to take a proactive approach to people, production, and business needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment that requires fulfillment of daily commitments and shipments.
• Possess knowledge of manufacturing, production scheduling and shop operations.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and assertive when appropriate.
• Effectively gather and analyze information to allow for timely/efficient decision making
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Demonstrated experience of being engaged at the floor level and “hands on.”
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Organized with strong time management skills.
• Good communicators, able to work through problems with other team members or equipment vendors.