Dept Supervisor

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of people, equipment and materials to achieve production objectives, which will result in the production of a quality product, on time and complete. The Production Supervisor must be able to meet production requirements while maintaining efficiency and ensuring quality results. This position is also responsible for leading, directing and motivating the department. This individual is required to assist in the development of department goals and strategies to include cross-training, line balancing, product prioritizations, associate development, performance, safety communication, quality assurance and meeting department measures. Incumbent will ensure the department is running effectively and efficiently and use data to implement continuous improvement. This position will monitor the workflow of the department, department calls and feedback to supervisors on product quality issues. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills are required. Every unit produced in our manufacturing facility is made-to-order. It requires a high degree of precision, craftsmanship, and ability to skillfully work with pneumatic hand tools and automated equipment to build beautiful, high-quality windows.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Leads by example each day in key areas EHS, quality, productivity, housekeeping and attendance.
• Assigns employees to specific tasks on the production line, ensures clear understanding of task expectations in quality, EHS and productivity
• Provides feedback in the form of counseling and recognition for positive performance and development opportunities.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules daily.
• Identifies future staffing/equipment needs for the budgeting process.
• Works with other supervisors or group leaders to rotate employees as necessary to meet production needs.
• Provides leadership in sustaining defined processes and resolving issues.
• Maintains time and production records daily.
• Ensures the overall integrity of work produced by the line.
• Develops, recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
• Prepares and presents communications to production employees and other members of management regarding daily expectations for production, quality, EHS, housekeeping and other key measures as well as general information required to keep all employees informed.
• Maintains the overall safety of employees in the assigned work area by reporting all hazards/issues, leading and participating in EHS incident investigations and follow-up, ergonomic and hazard assessments etc.
• Provides corrective action to address attendance, conduct, or performance issues with production employees, to include conducting investigations, providing documentation and recommending further courses of action to other members of management as necessary.
• Assesses individual training needs, including cross-training and job rotation plans of production employees and works with group leader to provide needed on-the-job training and coaching. Where necessary, the supervisor may also provide hands-on process instruction and new employee orientation.
• Identify staffing needs, interview, and recommend employee selection, document in a timely manner.
• Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach production schedule/goals.
• Promotes a harassment-free environment. Ensures consistency between lines in application of employee relations policies and procedures for all production employees, e.g. overtime administration, layoff/recall procedures, attendance tracking, etc
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Wearing required safety equipment including but not limited to; hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel toe footwear.
• Must maintain clean, organized work area. Ensures housekeeping of work area is acceptable for next shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals and financial reports.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to define and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational abilities are essential
• Good rapport and communication skills with all levels in the organization.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Pass pre-work ability/ modified functional capacity screen, if required for position.
• Successful completion of pre-screen testing (mechanical, following instructions, numerical computation), if required for position.
• At least three (3) years of related supervisory experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing-related experience is preferred.
• Job specific experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Use of hand tools and machinery is required.
• Requires above average communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Use of measurement devices.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Adaptability

Developmental competencies:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Communicates changes and progress;
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open
• Able to build moral and group commitment to goals and objectives; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members; Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Provides recognition for results.
• Writes clearly; Edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Displays passion and optimism;
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self-available to staff; Develops subordinates skills and encourages growth;

Working conditions:

• Drug free workplace.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses/side shields, gloves, safety shoes.
• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity.
• Fast pace with productivity goals.
• Work in a team environment.
• Frequent handling of plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, and glass.

Physical requirements:

• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Lift up to 45 lbs. at waist level and up to 15 lbs. at shoulder level on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Push or pull with up to 45 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 25 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination eye-hand coordination while using both hands on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
• Able to stand and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per