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Production Supervisor I

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Lead a production shift to meet safety, quality, schedule, and efficiency targets. Supervise and develop staff, coordinate cross-functional activities, manage production data and reporting, drive lean continuous improvement, and ensure policy and process adherence.
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The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie. vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
  • Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
  • Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
  • Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

  • Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
  • Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.
  • Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success. Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated.
  • Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop. Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.
  • Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes.
  • Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem.
  • Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.
  • Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas. Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation.

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