Lean Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Lean Production Supervisor

The Lean Production Supervisor will oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities of his/her respective shift, to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly productivity goals. The position will provide leadership for the hourly associates, driving the lean processes to maximize growth, throughput, and customer service. Other responsibilities include workforce flexibility, reducing operating costs, inventory reduction, Lean Six Sigma and Small K initiatives, and overall safety and operational improvements.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Lead shift manufacturing activities and team members in the safe production of quality sealants, caulking, coatings in accordance with work instructions and company policy to ensure a quality product is delivered on time.
• Implement and maintain safety standards as required by law and company policy.
• Use various software/systems to report and measure specific metrics and key performance indicators including but not limited to health and safety, compliance, inventory, yield, absorption, etc.
• Comply with all reporting requirements including but not limited to incidents, near misses and non-conformance.
• Provide job-related training and coaching to employees and ensure safe standards of work are regularly followed, modeled, and reinforced.
• Provide technical and supervisory expertise to resolve processing issues, identify and implement corrective actions, and continuously improve processes, teamwork and collaboration.
• Manage execution of the production schedule and communicate challenges to leadership. Ensure next shift is apprised of any challenges or extenuating circumstances that may impact production expectations.
• Effectively supervise, manage, and lead staff by example including but not limited to performance management, discipline, development, resource planning, effective communication, documentation, tracking, etc.
• Monitor production outcomes and implement appropriate timely actions for improvement to meet daily production quality and quantity goals.
• Lead regular tier meetings and participate in Gemba walks with production staff. Post constraints, identify waste, and drive resolutions in a timely manner.
• Review and update documentation for Operator Standard Work and drive compliance to expected values and outcomes.
• Utilize problem solving techniques and teamwork building strategies to meet or exceed the facility key operating statistics.
• Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and team members' placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.
• Lead and conduct lean process audits, share results, identify alternatives, implement improvements, communicate audit results, monitor success and report out on outcomes.
• Adhere to company policies, standard work, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Other duties, as assigned

Other skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working hands on in a production environment.
• Proven facility and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Excel, Microsoft Word, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, "Lean" concepts, ISO procedures, and their applications.
• Ability to apply Excel, Word, and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities.
• Principles of Lean Six Sigma

Education:

High School diploma required

College Degree is a plus

Experience:

Two to four years experience and/or related training

Supervisory experience a must

Benefits:

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.