Production Supervisor, X-ray Technology

Production Supervisor, X-Ray Technology

Production Supervisor, X-Ray Technology | Night Shift (6 p.m. - 2 a.m.)

Job Summary: Oversees production value stream from raw materials to shipment. Supervises production employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: plans and assigns work, recommends / coordinates improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Initially, you will train on first shift (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.), then transfer to third shift: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Once the shift if fully staffed, the schedule will transition to 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Essential Functions:

• Makes employment decisions: Screens and hires job applicants and onboards new employees.
• Ensures effective employee relations: Provides employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Manages safety, quality, productivity, cost and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion.
• Manage the activities of the shop floor and follow established procedures and approved processes.
• Lead area continuous improvement activities and projects.
• Participate in business planning.
• Participate on project teams to implement new products/processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; identify individual goals and targets; conduct recurring reviews and identify opportunities for individual improvement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with engineering or business administration major or two-four years equivalent leadership experience; a minimum of one year's experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good organizational and analytical skills; able to motivate and communicate effectively with staff and other departments.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Must be familiar with product construction and application; thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must fit in and work well with all types of personalities and temperaments.
• Manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Strong leadership skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understand and effectively discuss engineering method, theory, and concepts; technical specifications; root cause analysis; basic statistics; Six Sigma tools; etc.
• Understand lean / continuous improvement methodologies (waste reduction, 5S, Kaizen, etc.). Demonstrated ability to identify and drive basic process level improvements.
• Must be computer literate, particular in shop floor control, production planning, inventory control applications, and MS Office suite.