Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the Production Leads to ensure the timely completion of production efficiency, quality, assembly, testing, repair, and overhaul of customer owned products. This includes all field service, warranty, and after-market customer and sales support.

Responsibilities

• Work with employees to ensure good attendance, approve daily time and time-off requests, and tracking daily productivity.
• Perform annual Performance Evaluations of employees.
• Ensure on time assembly of compressors, sub-assemblies and associated parts and pieces within budget and of the highest quality.
• Provide support to field services and warranty support for the After-Market Services Department. Respond to AMS requests for parts and repair quotes in a manner to ensure maximum profitability of overhaul and repair sales.
• Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, quality, manufacturing engineering and programs to optimize processes and resolve issues.
• Supply overhaul repair material and labor estimates for products.
• Direct overhaul and repair functions of specified RIX Facility.
• Ensure the safety of all employees and support a culture of safety.
• Provide cross training to Production Employees. Ensure qualified staff is assigned to each area of operation, providing training as necessary.
• Maintain facilities and equipment. Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment assigned to the specified facility. Respond to repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and vehicles, including the use of outside services.
• Provide test monitoring.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for materials, tools, and supplies to meet the needs of the plant as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Facilitate and ensure effective communication within the production team and across other departments.
• Read and understand the plans and specifications for all assigned production projects.
• Attend regularly scheduled production meetings as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Supervise production staff including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality and safety standards are met.
• Identify areas for process improvement and help implement solutions.
• Monitor the expenses of the assigned area monthly and take corrective action to ensure compliance with established budget levels.
• Delegate to other supervisory personnel as needed to meet department requirements.
• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the Director of Manufacturing and the Plant Manager.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, Certificate from a technical or trade school or equivalent and/or combination of education and work experience.
• Five years supervisory experience in manufacturing of mechanical devices.
• Ability to read and understand structural drawings, schematics, and operating manuals.
  • Preferred: Welding to Mil-Std-278 and Mil-Std-248.
• Ability to perform calculations such as percentages, ratios, and fractions
• Basic computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of software applications. Ability to understand the use and application of air and gas compressors and generators and basic manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15. May require the ability to obtain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate from a technical or trade school or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Advanced course work or degree in business management or related field. Specific experience in the manufacture of air and gas compressors and generators.

Physical Requirements

1. This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions:

• Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.
• May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

2. Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$82,000 + DOE

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

RIX Industries is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies. Company innovation extends to newer technologies with universal impact, including pioneering hydrogen-on-demand systems for critical infrastructure initiatives worldwide. We take our ‘focused on the future’ mantra seriously – whether we’re supporting lifesaving oxygen generation strategies for remote medical facilities, solving complex applications featuring industrial gases, providing mission critical technologies for our military, or engineering clean power solutions for land and sea. Infrastructure is at the forefront of our vision, and we’re poised to play a critical role in shifting the world to cleaner, safer, better ways of living and conducting business. At RIX, every employee is an integral part of this big picture.

Compensation details: 82000-82000 Yearly Salary

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