Production Supervisor

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States of America MISSION Supervise hourly employees in the safe manufacture of company products, satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost‑effective manner. This position reports to either a Production Manager II or Area Manager. Incumbent(s) may be required to work with hazardous waste. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions. Prime responsibility to safely manufacture a quality product with minimal scrap or rework, while meeting customer specifications. Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of supervision, and maintaining a safe work environment. Emphasizes accident prevention. Ensures that legal requirements and company safety policy is enforced. Plans, organizes, and supervises shift operation in accordance with production schedules and requirements of immediate supervisor in the most effective manner. Maintains total awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees. Ensures that target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or beat. Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation, and morale. Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices are routinely followed. Maintains employee attendance such that adequate staffing exists to meet required production schedules. Works with each employee to effectively resolve grievances, gives necessary feedback on employee performance, conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends pay increases, transfers and promotions in accordance with state and federal laws. Interviews and hires qualified people in accordance with state and federal laws. Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete the task requested of their subordinates. QUALIFICATIONS High school plus college level courses or equivalent training in manufacturing accounting, mathematics, and statistics. Additional training in motivation, problem solving and group behavior, or completion of PCC Certificate program. Bachelors in Engineering and/or Business preferred. Two to five years' experience in related production operations with good ability to facilitate team problem solving and communicate both orally and in writing. Process improvement and Lean Six Sigma experience highly preferred. INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH OR BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE. May be required to complete hazardous waste management training. EXPORT CONTROL INFORMATION : This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. BENEFITS Quarterly bonuses Full benefits that start on the 1st of the month following your hire date 401K Paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement Gym membership reimbursement for you and your family Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement And so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr