Production Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 1. Supervises production of products to meet work order delivery requirements by: Assigning work orders to work teams to assemble products according to product specifications Overseeing or preparing necessary paperwork and reports necessary for the completion of work orders Overseeing the general maintenance of the production floor to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees while maintaining cleanliness, neatness, and operational order Coordinating with Quality Assurance Technicians and/or Engineers to ensure that quality standards are maintained in production 2. Supervises production workers and leads by: Reviewing work performed and providing feedback regarding performance Coordinating work assignments, transfers, promotions and discharges in compliance with company policies Evaluating individual employees and recommending pay increases as they occur Hiring new employees for the production line, as needed 3. Obtains feedback from employees and Quality Assurance regarding the production of various products to ensure that the product is being produced at acceptable levels of quality 4. Works with other members of the production team to establish and achieve production and profitability goals 5. Trains leads and production workers in production methods, safety, and the maintenance of cleanliness standards in the production process 6. Reviews production operations and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods 7. Evaluates production performance in achieving output and profitability targets 8. Assures that the production operation is consistent with current procedures and other standards and that all line clearances and related paperwork are properly completed on a timely basis 9. May perform responsibilities in the capacity of second shift supervisor 10. Performs other related production supervision tasks, as required ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply Writing Sitting Standing Bending Visual acuity Color perception Depth perception Reading Field of vision/peripheral Fine motor skills Noise Chemical vapors Soldering fumes SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree preferred A minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory role in a related manufacturing environment and demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team atmosphere Ability to track, analyze, and report on key manufacturing KPIs Knowledge of manufacturing methods, preferably in a related manufacturing field Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes Ability to plan and organize production schedules to complete work orders on a timely basis and ensure that each work order is properly filled Ability to communicate effectively with others orally Ability to train employees and demonstrate production tasks to assist new employees to learn correct production procedures Ability to work effectively as a manufacturing team member to achieve production goals Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs COMPETENCIES Production supervisory process/work assigning/paperwork/clean room maintenance/quality standards Personnel supervisory process/performance process/transfers/status changes/salary/hiring/discipline Product quality Teamwork production/profitability goals Train production method/safety/cleanliness standards Work process and method improvement Production performance evaluation INFECTION CONTROL RISK CATEGORY III Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure to blood or body fluids while performing the job. BENEFITS Multiple shifts and hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Evening), and Nights Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days) Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic Two onsite cafeterias Employee garden and gardening classes Three weeks vacation, one week sick-time, and paid holidays 401K and health savings account #J-18808-Ljbffr