Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorSupervises production employees who convert raw materials and assemble component parts into finished goods. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manages the efforts of all department employees on assigned shift to complete specific jobs within the allotted time frame.Accurately records all transactions related to inventory, labor and job status in the ERP System and eProductionSchedule as they occur or in real time.Works with foreman, production team leaders and other supervisors to encourage team work while promoting a safe and positive work environment across the department and shifts.Develops and implements plans to train, cross-train and develop employees on production related activities including but not limited to proper, safe and efficient machine operation, first piece and in-process quality inspection, efficient yielding of raw materials to minimize scrap, reading and interpreting drawings and blue prints and maintaining work areas based on established 5S standards.Ensures first piece and in process inspections occur as required by established ISO guidelines.Ensures equipment, machinery and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained according to established 5S standards.Resolves problems and related production difficulties in an efficient and timely manner. Offers assistance and instruction to employees as needed.Directs production activities to complete jobs using established ISO work instructions, specified machinery and equipment in the allotted time.Applies knowledge of operations to detect unsafe working conditions, unacceptable employee performance and reports such circumstances to foreman.Promotes lean manufacturing by ensuring that yielding practices are followed to minimize scrap/waste, jigs are used to simplify production processes and machinery, equipment and work cells are set up to maximize efficiency.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education/Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or HS diploma/GED; or two to four year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; and ERP systems.Special Skills: Ability to lead a team, organization skills, ability to delegate, ability to motivate, communications skills, diplomacy, project management, time management, problem solving, blue print reading, supervisory skills, shop math.Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 30 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles such as dust and sawdust. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and rea