Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Production Supervisor

Reports to

: Plant Manager

Job Purpose

: Ultimately responsible for the day-to-day departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

:

• Lead set up and changeover activity on machinery

• Support and monitor production activity to ensure operators are following standard work instructions and are meeting quality specifications

• Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts.

• Maintain and audit production information within the company's ERP system

• Maintain production related documents and logs to ensure availability and accuracy.

• Monitor production activity to ensure it is aligned with customer demand and corporate inventory goals.

• Lead department scheduling efforts

• Review un-planned scrap with employees to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.

• Oversee the professional development and periodic evaluation of direct reports.

• Identify employee development opportunities and enlist appropriate corporate personnel to assist in construction and implementation of training programs that are comprehensive and regularly reinforced.

• Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned to support current and future production requirements.

• Champion the area’s safety program and coordinate statutory training and compliance.

• Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in all manufacturing and administrative processes.

• Assist in the development and implementation of visual factory tools and continually monitor their effectiveness.

• Actively solicit suggestions and exploit the experience of employees to develop and implement product and process improvements.

• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care

• Ensure operational activities and management of equipment and materials are executed in a manner consistent with good stewardship

• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent professional experience

• 3 years supervisory experience preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required (Metal stamping, fabrication, or fastener manufacturing preferred)

• Previous experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges,etc) required

• Mechanical aptitude and previous experience troubleshooting machinery required

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time

• Ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) required

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Scheduling Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Root Cause Analysis
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Cold Heading Machine