Production Supervisor (Battery Cabinets)

Job Description

Job Description

What we do...HindlePower has been designing and manufacturing industrial (non-commercial) battery chargers and dc power systems for the utility industry for over 35 years. Our staff and products serve the power generation and distribution market, switchgear OEMs, power substations, the oil and gas industry, and various transportation maintenance facilities. We are the leaders in our industry and have customers in all 50 states plus additional countries worldwide.Battery cabinets are engineered enclosures that bring our chargers, dc distribution, and batteries together into a complete system.What you'll do...We are looking for a Production Supervisor to lead the team that builds our battery cabinets. This is a real supervisory role. You own the performance of your area and the people in it, not just the schedule.You will set the standard for how work gets done in your area, develop the people on your team, and keep production moving predictably day to day. You will work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to keep material, drawings, and priorities lined up with what your team needs to build.Leading your teamOwn performance for your team, including setting clear expectations, giving regular feedback, and completing reviewsApprove timecards and time off requests, and manage staffing coverage against the production scheduleHave a real voice in who joins your team, including interviewing candidatesBuild depth on your team, including developing working leads within your areaSupport onboarding, training, and cross training so people can move between stations as demand shiftsRunning the areaAccountable for your area against safety, quality, on time delivery, productivity, and labor efficiency, and for taking action when targets are at riskAssign and prioritize work based on the production schedule, staffing levels, and material availabilityRespond quickly to disruptions and restore standard operationsRaise issues that originate outside your area rather than working around themKeep the area safe, clean, and organized, and follow through on safety concernsWorking across the companyPartner with Quality to identify, investigate, and resolve defects, and hold process control at the team levelPartner with Supply Chain on material availability, staging, and inventory accuracy within your areaPartner with Engineering on drawing questions, product changes, and manufacturabilityIdentify and lead continuous improvement work in your areaWhat you bring...Experience and backgroundExperience supervising or leading a team in a manufacturing or production environmentStrong understanding of shop floor operations, workflow, and production schedulingExperience working cross functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, or EngineeringComfort working in an ERP system for scheduling and inventory. We use Made2Manage (M2M) and Shop Floor Manager (SFM), and we will train you on oursLeadership and skillsWillingness to have direct conversations, including the uncomfortable ones. We hold a high standard and we support people in reaching it, and that only works if the honest conversation actually happensAbility to coach and develop people, not just direct themStrong communication, organization, and problem solving skillsComfort making decisions in a fast paced manufacturing environmentCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementWhere this goes...Battery cabinets sit inside HindlePower Advanced Integrations, the part of our business we are deliberately building out right now. As that business grows, the leadership structure around it grows with it.We promote from within whenever we can. Building the bench underneath you is part of this job, and it is also how you make room for yourself to move up.A few things about us...Our commitment to quality is evident in our highly skilled colleagues and our exceptional approach to customer service that sets us apart. We believe in rewarding hard work and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a 401k plan that includes employer matching and a gain-sharing program.At our core, we are driven by integrity and quality, constantly seeking innovative solutions and improvements. Our unique culture thrives on accountability and self-initiative, empowering every employee to make impactful contributions. In our organizational structure, your voice is heard, and your efforts are recognized. We celebrate our achievements together, whether it's over a complimentary lunch in our cafeteria or through our various team-building activities. We are a five-time Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley and were named one of IndustryWeek's 'Best Plants'. We are proud of our accomplishments and are continually striving to do better.We value our employees and trust they hold these key characteristics:Initiative... we see it, we do itOwnership... I've got it, you don't need to think about itIntegrity... decisions are based on looking at the whole pictureAttitude... anything can be doneVirtue... honesty, good deeds, kindness, and appreciationTeamwork... we before IThe details...Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6am-3pmLocation: 1075 Saint John Street, Easton, PAReports to: the Plant LeadBenefits: medical, vision, and dental, 401k with employer match, gain sharing, paid time off, and lunch on usPhysical requirementsYou will spend most of your day on the production floor, standing and walkingOccasional lifting up to 50 poundsSafety glasses and steel toe footwear are required on the floor