Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Luxfer Gas Cylinders is the world's largest manufacturer of high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders. More than 70 million Luxfer cylinders in service around the world have an exemplary record for dependability and safety in a variety of industry applications including protecting the lives of firefighters and first responders!

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental *Start on the 1st day of the following month after being hired*
• 401k with Company match of up to 6%!
• 11 Company Paid Holidays for eligible employees
• An Operating company of Luxfer Group (NYSE: LXFR)
• Luxfer Gas Cylinders is based in Riverside, California.
• Much More

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for coaching and supporting a production team of 15-20 employees in safety, work allocation, standard operating procedures, equipment control, CI, and quality control, to achieve production goals.

Main Responsibilities:

The main activities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain safe working environment for the employees, following safety program requirements and procedures. Ensure work area is in compliance with all environmental laws.
• Must take on ownership and be accountable for department's performance and results
• Carries out Team Leader responsibilities in accordance with the Luxfer Production System requirements (CI, Lean), company policies, and applicable laws.
• Improve individual and team skills, work flow, processes, procedures, and equipment utilizing CI and TQM methods. Facilitate local improvement and KPI targets. Facilitation/execution of local improvement ideas. Utilization of TQM tools to continually decrease quality errors.
• Develop & maintain 5S program, SOP's, skills matrix, skills improvement activities, and 1-3-1 cross-training.
• Develop and maintain KPIs that promote the internal customer/supplier relationship within the manufacturing operations. Utilize the total quality management tools to consistently identify and reduce operational defects.
• Counsel team members as necessary regarding work-related or personal (as requested) issues.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training team members.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow utilizing the team concept.
• Issue written and oral instructions to team members.
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Maintain necessary supplies to ensure continuous uninterrupted operations.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve overall efficiency of work cell.
• Responsible for knowing and controlling costs in assigned areas, i.e. equipment costs, labor costs, material costs, etc.
• Maintain harmony among employees and resolve problems as they arise.
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates as required.
• Monitor team performance versus key performance measures and facilitate actions to correct any deficiencies.
• Identify training requirements for each team member, utilizing team development plan.
• Interface with other Team Leaders as necessary to coordinate workflow of assigned areas.
• Communicate at least daily with Director of Operations as to problems, concerns and achievements within area of responsibility.
• As required, assist employees in performing duties.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology or related field desired; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience acceptable.
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be very well organized and multi-task oriented.
• Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work well with all types and levels of team members is a must.
• Must have excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentations.

Compensation Range: $70,500 to $80,000

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. Luxfer Cylinders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply. NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: Pursuant to the California Privacy Rights Act, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information we collect and how it's used. Please visit the site below to access our California Privacy Rights Act Policy for candidates and employees.