Production Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:AsProduction Supervisor, you own the achievement of our goals and champion our plant culture and vision in your work area through the leadership and development of your team. You are responsible for delivering the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectivesthrough the execution of effective communication, LEAN manufacturing tools, and employee engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure the safety of your team by setting the example and by maintaininghigh standards for cleanliness, organization, work practices, observations, and corrective actions. Take ownership to consistently coach best behaviors and partner with the safety team to maintain up to date compliance training andadherence to our safety policies
Provide hands-on leadership to your team in meeting daily KPI’s through effective planning, problem solving, prioritization, and execution
Establish and maintain a cross-functional staffing and training plan for your team, provide regular feedback and coaching to your direct reports
Develop and maintainemployee morale and motivation on your team through timely communication, team cohesiveness, and effective employee relations and coaching. Partner with leadership and HR to resolve grievances or employee relations issues
Implement LEAN manufacturing initiatives under the guidance of the Plant Manager in line with our overall plant improvement strategy
Performadministrative activities necessary for the effective management of your team, including administrating pay, managing personnel and production schedules,compiling production data, analyzing trends, andcompleting reports
Develop understanding of the end-to-end production process in order to effectively manage daily operations, drive continuous improvement, develop and ensure standard operating practices, and provide overall guidance to your direct team
Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance withcompany policies and applicable laws
Maintain a positive work environment by behaving and communicating effectively with customers, co-workers, clients, and direct reports
Other duties as assigned by Plant LeadershipREQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering or other related field preferred, Prior experience considered in lieu of education
Previous experience in Manufacturing, industrial preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other manufacturing software applications
Working knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing Principles
Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor, and schedule work
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Regularly required to sit, stand; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to talk and hear. Seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Someoffice and frequent exposure to computer display. Routine exposure to steel fabrication environment and occasional outside weather conditions, excessive noise levels and is regularly exposed to vibration. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to dirt and dust.