Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our growing team. Summary: The Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations creates and fulfills the monthly and quarterly production schedules that achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position gives proper direction to all production personnel to ensure customer commitments are fulfilled. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for manufacturing operations and implements lean manufacturing while maximizing production. This leader is a change agent developing short and long-term goals and creating a continuous improvement environment with an unconditional commitment to safety, eliminating waste, and employee engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, quality, workplace safety, and customer expectations
• Generates monthly reports to effectively communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs
• Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
• Produces products by establishing production planning systems, maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, and improving products and processes
• Provides leadership needed to ensure that product quality meets product specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant
• Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plants business goals from stated targets
• Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or associate degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Operations
• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferred
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing